Gender rights activists discussed women\u2019s role in democracy, politics
\nISLAMABaD
\nRiffat Sardar, Senior Vice President of the KP Women Wing said that the PTI manifesto\u2019s commitment to pro-women laws and the creation of an enabling environment to protect women from harassment, exploitation, and discrimination was highlighted.
\nResponding to various questions from journalists at a round table discussion organized by the Women Action Forum and Women Journalist Caucus at National Press Club in Islamabad she said, The party\u2019s manifesto comprehensively addresses key areas essential to women\u2019s progress, such as political participation, economic empowerment, education, health, gender-based violence (GBV), and social protection through initiatives like the Ehsaas Program.
\nShe provided valuable insights into the party\u2019s unwavering commitment to gender equality. Fielding questions from journalists, Sardar emphasized PTI\u2019s dedication to promoting gender parity.
\nSardar\u2019s presentation eloquently portrayed the party\u2019s dedication to advancing women\u2019s rights and ensuring their active participation across all sectors of society.
\nRifat Sardar further advocated for the establishment of sports grounds exclusively dedicated to girls and women, the creation of a women\u2019s cricket league, and increased representation of women on boards, including water boards. The importance of technical support for women in the livestock sector was also stressed to ensure holistic development.
\nThe Round Table discussion emerged as a pivotal platform for political parties to engage in substantive conversations, showcasing their commitment to advancing women\u2019s rights.
\nThe event sets a positive precedent for future discussions on gender-related issues, underscoring the importance of collective efforts in fostering gender equality<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Gender rights activists discussed women\u2019s role in democracy, politics ISLAMABaD Riffat Sardar, Senior Vice President of the KP Women Wing said that the PTI manifesto\u2019s commitment to pro-women laws and the creation of an enabling environment to protect women from harassment, exploitation, and discrimination was highlighted. Responding to various questions from journalists at a round […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":380418,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-380403","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n