The Hague / New Delhi, 2025:
Internationally acclaimed fashion designer, peace advocate, and member of the United Nations for International Affairs, Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee, addressed the global community as part of UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism for All Women & Girls.
Representing the voice of creative leadership and humanitarian advocacy, Dr Mallick delivered a powerful statement on two urgent global issues:
1. The Human Rights and Education Crisis of Afghan Women & Girls
Priyanka urged the United Nations leadership, the UN Secretary-General, and world governments to take strong and immediate action to restore the rights, freedom, and education of Afghan women and girls.
She emphasized that banning an entire generation of girls from education is not only a violation of human rights, but a direct setback for global progress.
She said:
“Education is the cosmic fuel of human evolution. When Afghan girls are denied this fuel, the entire world becomes dimmer. We must rise, burn bright, and turn all negatives into ashes.”
This is not her first address on Afghan women’s rights—Dr Mallick previously spoke on the same issue at the G20 Summit in South Africa, where she was virtually invited to the Power of Women Conference as a global advocate.
2. NO EXCUSE FOR ONLINE ABUSE
Speaking as a creative public figure who actively supports women’s digital safety, she stressed that online harassment is violence, and digital abuse disproportionately harms women and girls.
Her statement aligned with UN Women’s global call:
NoExcuse for Online Abuse
She urged global platforms, governments, civil society, and communities to establish stronger protections, accountability systems, and safer digital environments.
About Dr Lady Priyanka Mallick Banerjee
Dr Mallick is one of India’s most celebrated international fashion designers, known for blending cosmic symbolism, sustainability, and cultural diplomacy through fashion.
Her Education Includes:
Fashion Design & Master’s — Milan, Italy
Sustainable Business — Harvard University, USA
Studies at Stanford University, USA
Leadership & Fleet Management — UNITAR, Geneva
UX Design — Cambridge University, UK
Streetwear Fashion — University of Fashion, California
Honorary Doctorate in Pop Cultural Studies
International Recognitions & Awards:
International Fashion Designer Marathon Winner (Milan, 2019)
Stylist of the Year (2020)
Design Hero (2023)
Peace Ambassador Award (2024, US Scott)
World Record (2025) – First fashion designer whose designs reached the Moon
Universal Fashion Designer (2025) – Honoured by NASA
Shera Bangali 2024 — ABP Ananda
She is also a member of:
UN Women, Royal Commonwealth Society (UK), British Fashion Council, CFDA (USA), Chatham House, The Business of Fashion (BOF), We Don’t Have Time, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Her Global Fashion & Entrepreneurship Work
Dr Mallick is the founder of three international fashion designer brands and operates multiple global e-commerce stores. She is also the author of four published eBooks.
Her fashion philosophy merges the infinite cosmos, sustainability, peace, and human values—making her one of the most influential modern fashion diplomats.
Gratitude to Her Husband
Dr Mallick expressed her eternal gratitude to her respected and infinite loving husband, Prof Dr Susanta Banerjee, stating:
“He is my Supreme Sun. I am only his eternal reflection — like the moonlight. His love is my energy, my strength, and my aliveness.”
