Ambassador of the United States in Pakistan Donald Blome on Wednesday said that the United States and Pakistan shared a conviction that promoting gender security means the full integration and participation of women in decision-making, law enforcement, justice, and peacekeeping. Addressing an event on \u201cReflective Session on Gender Based Violence Reduction\u201d held by Asia Foundation he said, \u201cThe United States and Pakistan\u2019s shared interest in promoting gender security as a matter of justice and of prosperity. We will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan in our shared goal of justice for all.\u201d He called for collective action and attention to tackle alarming rates of gender-based violence. The ambassador said that women and girls continued to face discrimination, harassment, and violence solely based on their gender. \u201cThis is a violation of their basic human rights and an affront to the principles of equality and justice that both our countries and the United Nations uphold\u201d he added. In late 2021, he said, the US government adopted its first ever national strategy on gender equality.
\nThe strategy is the first US roadmap for addressing gender inequality both in our domestic and foreign policies. Similarly, the ambassador said, Pakistan\u2019s National Security Policy stated that \u201cproviding women and transgender persons a safe environment at home, in public spaces, and at the workplace are priorities for the country.\u201d He said, the Asia Foundation, its partners, and allies gathered here are championing this cause and baseline survey captures the extent of gender-based violence, identifies service gaps, and provides a blueprint for how to address them. \u201cLet us continue to work together to support a Pakistan that is safe, inclusive, and just for all its citizens\u201d he added. He appreciated the International Islamic Research Institute, whose collective experience and extensive scholarship on the nexus between gender equity and Sharia principles is helping root out misinformation and educate the public on the resources available to survivors of gender-based violence. The ambassador said, \u201cToday\u2019s conversations are an important opportunity to highlight best practices for supporting survivors and increase public awareness about the impact these crimes have on individuals and on society.\u201d The event was also attended by Dr. Zia ul Haq, Director General of the Islamic Research Institute Rana Abdul Majeed, Prosecutor General of Punjab; Haris Qayum, Representative of the Asia Foundation; Dr. Samza Fatima; colleagues and friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ambassador of the United States in Pakistan Donald Blome on Wednesday said that the United States and Pakistan shared a conviction that promoting gender security means the full integration and participation of women in decision-making, law enforcement, justice, and peacekeeping. Addressing an event on \u201cReflective Session on Gender Based Violence Reduction\u201d held by Asia Foundation […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":352651,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-352639","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n