Women’s Manifesto Award 2023 conferred to
Adv Teena Cherian, Uzma Naheed, Dr. Eram Khan, Jasmine Ambalathilakath
8 March 2024
New Delhi
Women’s Manifesto is a national level organization initiated by women in 2014, Since its
formation it engages in various activities for empowerment of women and welfare of society.
To recognize efforts made by women or women managed organizations for rendering
distinguished services for the cause of women and development of the nation, Women’s
Manifesto confers Women’s Manifesto Award. It is given considering their excellence in the
areas of entrepreneurship/ journalism/ art & culture/ academics/ sports/ literature/ social
service. Awardees are selected from the nomination received and shortlisted after verification
of information provided. Then it is finalized and selected by a team of three jury members. The
candidate will be awarded with memento; certificate and cash prize of rupees ten thousand.
Adv Teena Cherian
She is a dedicated social worker and founder President of Jenika Charity Foundation. With an
LLM degree specializing in International Law, she has practiced law for 26 years, focusing on
the welfare of women, children, and the mentally ill and disabled. Teena has served in various
government projects and as an Internal Committee Member under the POSH Act. She
established Jenika Charity Foundation to support and empower traumatized individuals,
particularly victims of abuse. Through awareness programs, educational support, vocational
training, and advocacy, Teena and her team have made significant strides in aiding survivors
of domestic violence and child sexual abuse. Teena’s tireless efforts exemplify her commitment
to social service and the well-being of marginalized communities.
Uzma Naheed
She is a dedicated social worker especially working for empowerment of women. She has been
leading a registered NGO called IIWA (Iqra Integral Women’s Alliance) for 35 years. She
focuses on leveraging women’s skills in arts and crafts at national level. Through this effort
they are modifying and simplifying traditional arts, making them accessible to common Indians
who were previously hindered by the high prices of emporiums. Uzma shares that this initiative
has empowered 30,000 women across various cities, enabling them to manufacture and trade
an impressive array of 150 different items
Dr. Eram Khan
She is a renowned obstetrician and gynecologist. With an MBBS and MS in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, along with an advanced diploma in infertility from UKSH KEIL, Germany, and
a critical care course from VMMC Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, she is equipped with extensive
medical expertise.
Driven by a passion to aid women in need, she undertakes complex medical cases often rejected
or unattainable in other medical settings. Her exceptional surgical skills have gained
widespread recognition. She was awarded by health minister of Delhi for exceptional surgeries
during Covid. Her commitment to serving the community is evident through her dedication in
providing medical assistance to needy women at community level. Her profile reflects her
unwavering commitment to women’s health and her relentless pursuit of excellence in the field
of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Jasmin Ambalathilakath
She is a versatile educator and acclaimed author renowned for her literary contributions.
Jasmin’s literary prowess shines through her prolific writing career, spanning poems and stories
featured in various magazines and web editions, making her a beloved figure among readers.
Jasmin’s literary achievements include the authorship of seven books, showcasing her talent as
both an editor and writer. Notable endorsements and awards, including the prestigious Pravasi
Bharathi Prathibha Puraskaram in 2024 and recognition from the Universal Record Forum and
Sharjah Youth Literature Awards, underscore her exceptional contributions to literature and
education.