{"id":389850,"date":"2024-02-27T01:05:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T20:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=389850"},"modified":"2024-02-27T01:05:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T20:05:31","slug":"usaids-conference-to-empower-women-minorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/usaids-conference-to-empower-women-minorities\/","title":{"rendered":"USAID\u2019s conference to empower women, minorities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nIn a ground-breaking effort to empower women and minorities, the Mission Director of USAID in Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, inaugurated a four-day conference \u201cBreaking Barriers Through Diversity and Inclusivity (BBTDI)\u201d.<br \/>\nThe event aims to unite women professionals, academics, scientists, and community leaders from the U.S. and Pakistan to address pressing challenges like climate resilience, sustainable water management, and incorporating local wisdom into actionable strategies.<br \/>\nThe event hosted by the National Rural Support Program (NRSP), with the support of USAID and All Pakistan Women Universities Consortium (APWUC).<br \/>\nThe conference emphasizes the crucial role of women in sustainable development. It brings together representatives from various institutions, demonstrating the power of global engagement.<br \/>\nPresident of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi, highlighted the unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and cooperation between scholars and researchers of two countries. United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome affirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting Pakistan\u2019s diversity initiatives, focusing on education, healthcare, and economic development.<br \/>\nThe conference aligns with the U.S. Government\u2019s dedication to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and USAID\u2019s development vision, emphasizing the significance of International Women\u2019s Day.<br \/>\nThe participants will engage in keynote speeches, workshops, and networking opportunities to share insights, build partnerships, and contribute to creating a more sustainable and inclusive future. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD In a ground-breaking effort to empower women and minorities, the Mission Director of USAID in Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, inaugurated a four-day conference \u201cBreaking Barriers Through Diversity and Inclusivity (BBTDI)\u201d. 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