ISLAMABAD: Chief Information Officer (PIO) Dr. Tariq Mehmood Khan on Thursday highlighted the evolving landscape of opportunities for women, which is driven by digitalisation.
At a seminar titled “Empowering Women: Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World”, held in conjunction with International Women’s Day, he highlighted the transformative impact of digitization, saying it has led to a significant increase in opportunities for women, especially in the economic field. ball.
He noted a positive trend towards increased participation of women in various areas of life, including politics and the economy, which is gradually overcoming traditional barriers.
Dr. Acknowledging the prevailing societal challenges women face, Tariq emphasized the importance of addressing gender equality issues and ensuring basic human rights to all individuals regardless of gender.
He emphasized the global nature of the women’s empowerment movement and mentioned the momentum gained by feminist movements in countries such as the United States and European nations. He emphasized the need for joint efforts at the national and international levels to empower women and promote gender equality.
Dr. Tariq urged women to seize opportunities in social, political and economic fields to showcase their capabilities and contribute effectively to society. He urged women to embrace the digital world to improve their livelihoods and achieve economic empowerment.
Meanwhile, Farzana Bari, a renowned gender expert and human rights activist, spoke at a seminar that shed light on various critical issues faced by women in today’s society.
She highlighted the pervasive challenges women face, including domestic violence, early marriage and nutritional deficiencies, and highlighted systematic discrimination against women, characterizing their treatment as second-class citizens, must end.
Bari emphasized the urgent need to address deep-rooted social norms that perpetuate gender inequality, particularly in the division of labor. She proposed a major overhaul of the academic curriculum to challenge such thinking and promote gender equality from an early age.
Bari advocates government intervention and urges authorities to take proactive measures to empower women through robust legislation and its consistent enforcement across the country. She called for an aggressive nationwide campaign to educate the masses about gender rights and ensure their implementation at all levels of society.
Despite the myriad challenges women face, Bari highlighted their resilience and remarkable achievements in various walks of life. She emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contribution of women to society and called for joint efforts to create an environment conducive to their empowerment and success.
Bari emphasized the need for comprehensive measures to address women’s rights and achieve real equality between women and men in society. She called for joint efforts to build a more inclusive and fair future for all.
Afshan Tehseen Bajwa, Former Chairman, National Child Rights Commission (NCRC), Dr. Afshan Malik, Adviser to the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mardenda, a US-based women’s rights activist, Dr. Asad Munir, Professor, Allama Iqbal Open University, Dr. Sadia Pasha, Professor, Allama Iqbal Open University, and Dr. Zahida Ibrahim, MD (gynaecologist) also shared her views at the seminar. The seminar was organized by the ‘Alliance For Good Governance Foundation’ and moderated by veteran journalist Shabir Hussain.
