H.E. Nadir Patel, High Commissioner for Canada to India with Ms. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women (right) and Ms. Swati Maliwal, Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women (left) unveiling the ‘Run for Her’ promotional kit

The High Commission of Canada marked the National Girl Child Day of India by announcing the 3rd edition of the ‘Run For Her’ which will be held on March 8, 2020 in New Delhi.

Ms. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women joined the event as the chief guest alongside diplomats, media, corporate representatives, civil society organizations, educational institutions, social influencers and community leaders.

Director General, South Asia Bureau, Mr. David Hartman and other senior officials from Government of Canada were also present at the curtain raiser event.

Announcing the “Run For Her”, High Commissioner Patel remarked, “Investing in women and girls is not just the right thing to do, or the nice thing to do, but it’s the smart thing to do. I am proud to initiate the 3rd edition of the “Run for Her”.