V. Mohini Giri

V. Mohini Giri
Giri (right) receiving Padma Bhushan from President Kalam in 2007
Born(1938-01-15)15 January 1938[1]
Lucknow, United Provinces, British India
Died19 December 2023(2023-12-19) (aged 85)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Social worker, activist
founder Guild of Service (1979)

V. Mohini Giri (15 January 1938[2] – 19 December 2023)[3] was an Indian community service worker and activist, who was Chairperson of the Guild of Service, a New Delhi-based social service organisation. Established in 1979, it provides advocacy for women's and children's rights for education, employment, and financial security.[4][5] She founded War Widows Association, New Delhi in 1972, and was Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (1995–1998).[6]

In 2007, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, given by Government of India.[7]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference guild was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "V. Mohini Giri". Women in Peace. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  3. ^ Padma Bhushan awardee Mohini Giri passes away
  4. ^ Pisharoty, Sangeeta Barooah (27 August 2013). "Silver years defined". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Interview with Dr. Mohini Giri". aarpinternational.org. 1 September 2010. Archived from the original on 3 October 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  6. ^ "Chairpersons of the Commission". NCW Official website. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2013.