Noida : With the objective of initiating an open and meaningful dialogue on women-centric issues and feminism, Sheroes Talk was organised at Modern School, Noida. The event was conducted by Sheroes TV, an initiative of Chhanv Foundation, and aimed to provide women with a powerful platform to express their thoughts, experiences, and struggles.
Chhanv Foundation’s Vision
Chhanv Foundation is a well-known organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation, empowerment, and long-term support of acid attack survivors. Extending this mission, Sheroes Talk was conceptualised as a TEDx-style platform where women from diverse backgrounds share real-life stories that inspire courage, awareness, and social change.
Meaningful Conversations on Women’s Empowerment
The event featured in-depth discussions on critical themes, including women’s empowerment, self-confidence, identity, education, culture and the evolving role of women in society. Speakers candidly highlighted how societal norms often restrict women’s choices and emphasized the importance of breaking these barriers through awareness and dialogue.
Presence of Eminent Guests
The programme was graced by Dr Neeraj Awasthy, Principal of Modern School and Alok Dixit, Founder of Chhanv Foundation. Both dignitaries described Sheroes Talk as a much-needed social initiative, stressing that such forums play a crucial role in amplifying women’s voices and encouraging progressive thinking.
Inspirational Speakers Share Real-Life Experiences
Several inspiring speakers from different professional and social backgrounds participated in Sheroes Talk. The speakers included Anchal Jain, Pushpa Gangwar, Dr Ruhi Banerjee, Dr Nidhi Bansal, Meenal Bhardwaj and Rabiaah Bhatia. Each speaker shared personal life experiences and perspectives on feminism, women’s rights, and self-reliance.
Feminism is not against marriage, but it is certainly against forced marriage.” Her statement strongly resonated with the audience, underlining the importance of choice and consent in a woman’s life.
Meenal Bhardwaj
Feminism: More Than a Word
Sheroes Talk successfully demonstrated that feminism is not merely a concept, but a way of thinking that empowers women to make independent decisions about their lives. The platform reaffirmed its commitment to motivating more women to speak up, embrace their identities, and contribute to positive social transformation in the future.