V. Mohini Giri
V. Mohini Giri | |
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Giri (right) receiving Padma Bhushan from President Kalam in 2007 | |
| Born | 15 January 1938 |
| Died | 19 December 2023 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, activist founder Guild of Service (1979) |
V. Mohini Giri (15 January 1938 – 19 December 2023) 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. She founded War Widows Association, New Delhi in 1972, and was Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (1995–1998).
In 2007, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, given by Government of India.