College Student Council along with the College Gender Sensitization Committee- (GS-CASH) celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 at Eliezer Joldan Memorial College. 

Female students of Eliezer Joldan Memorial College who had made a mark in varied fields were felicitated and also aware of Gender sensitization and Gender equality. 

Congratulating everyone on International Women’s Day, Principal, Eliezer Joldan Memorial College Leh, Prof. Tashi Ldawa stressed the importance of women's empowerment and urged all students to promote gender sensitization. 

College faculties presented their views on gender sensitivity and women's emancipation. Sonam Angmo, Assistant Professor, English, Convener- EJMC GS-CASH) spoke on ‘ Gender reflections in Society’, and highlighted the need for gender awareness and gender equality. Dr. Sonam Wangmo, Assistant Professor, EVS, shared her views on ‘Women and Environment’ and underlined the contribution of women in different fields, Hajira Bano, Assistant Professor, Mass Communication & Journalism spoke about the status of Ladakhi women and the role of media in women empowerment.

Melodic song renditions and traditional dance were performed by the students of EJM College, Leh. The day ended with a special felicitation ceremony to the young female student achievers of EJM College Leh who had made a mark in diverse fields from NSS, culture to sporting events etc.