PESHAWAR: The participants at a press meeting stressed that women need to realize their role as a leader in the society and contribute in the peace-building process in a positive manner.
In our society women find it hard to be accepted in a leadership role in any profession, even if she is allowed by her family to fulfill her objectives, the society never accepts them in a good perspective; Misbah Bakhsh a well-known Psychologist expressed these views during a press meeting held at University Town Peshawar on Monday.
Earlier a day-long session on women leadership and peace-building skills was also organized by Peace Education and Development foundation for women from diverse religious backgrounds working in various professions. Around 50 women participated in the session discussing different aspects of a good leader and their roles for overall development for a society.
While talking to media persons, Misbah Baksh said that in a male dominant society the females are not encouraged to excel in the professions they wish to pursue.
Representative of civil society, Ms. Christina advocate said that for any individual to become a leader in any aspect of his/her life requires having trust and believe of the individuals around him/her. She added that there is a difference between a manager & a leader, a manager directs things while a leader has a vision and believe and support of his people.
A female teacher from Edwards College School, Naila Nazir, pinpointed the role of women for the development of the community by saying that they have a significant role in overall development of a society. She has to serve on various roles throughout her life such as mother, daughter, wife and sister etc. being an important component of the society, women have an effective role in addressing day to day issues including from household issues to community level.
She urged for ensuring maximum participation of women in policy and decision making process.
Project coordinator of organization, Faisal Jalil shared that their foundation has taken several initiatives in order to empower women of the region. The capacity building sessions for women are specifically designed to give the females an opportunity to enhance their skills and play an effective part in various professions they are working he maintained.?
