Dr. V Mohini Giri

Dr. V. Mohini Giri is one of India's most outstanding gender rights activists, and advocate for the vulnerable and less privileged. She is the Founder Chairperson of the Guild for Service; A founding member of the Women's Initiative for Peace in South Asia; Founder of the War Widows Association; Chairperson of India's National Commission for Women; and chair of the Review Committee on the National Policy for Older Persons. Recognizing her immense contributions, in 2007 the government of India...See more

Dr. V. Mohini Giri is one of India's most outstanding gender rights activists, and advocate for the vulnerable and less privileged. She is the Founder Chairperson of the Guild for Service; A founding member of the Women's Initiative for Peace in South Asia; Founder of the War Widows Association; Chairperson of India's National Commission for Women; and chair of the Review Committee on the National Policy for Older Persons. Recognizing her immense contributions, in 2007 the government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan. See less