PESHAWAR
\nChief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, officially launched the Gender Parity Report 2024 of KP Government at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister\u2019s House on Tuesday in connection with International Women\u2019s Day.
\nThe event, organized by the Provincial Commission on the Status of Women, was attended by Minister for Social Welfare Syed Qasim Ali Shah, Deputy Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Suraiya Bibi, officials from the Social Welfare Department, and a large number of women from various fields.
\nThe Gender Parity Report 2024 is a comprehensive data-driven document that highlights gender equality trends in the province, providing insights into access to services, socio-economic participation, and political representation of men and women. The report aims to serve as a guiding document for stakeholders working towards gender equality.
\nSpeaking at the ceremony, Chief Minister Gandapur emphasized the importance of accurate data for policy making and decision-making, and commended the officials involved in compiling the report, stating that no developmental initiative can succeed without reliable data.
\nHe assured that the issues identified in the report would be addressed on a priority basis, and after endorsement by the provincial assembly, it would be shared with the federal government to encourage nationwide efforts for gender equality.
\nThe Chief Minister reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s participation in economic and social programs, particularly through the Ehsaas Youth Employment and Ehsaas Skills Development initiatives.
\nHe said that women, who make up more than half of the country\u2019s population, are key to national progress and that protecting the rights of women and marginalized groups is essential for prosperity.
\nHighlighting efforts in girls\u2019 education, he remarked that the provincial government had established 2,800 Girls\u2019 Community Schools, providing education to thousands of girls.
\nAdditionally, a voucher scheme had been launched to enroll out-of-school girls, while scholarships and stipends were being provided to reduce the dropout rate in government schools.
\nAli Amin Gandapur stated that to improve women\u2019s safety and access to justice, the government has set up Women Police Desks in police stations and established Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Courts across the province, and special open forums (Khuli Kacheris) are being organized under the Public Agenda Program to address women\u2019s issues on a priority basis.
\nThe Chief Minister said the provincial government has launched Sahara Card Program, which provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000 to widows aged 45 and above. Additionally, the government is facilitating women\u2019s inheritance rights, ensuring they receive their legal share of property.
\nGandapur noted that 30% of the users of the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) service are women, which he described as an encouraging sign of progress.
\nHe stressed that the government is focusing on previously neglected sectors to ensure equal opportunities for all. Concluding his address, the Chief Minister emphasized that Islam clearly defines the rights of all individuals, including women, and asserted that adhering to Islamic teachings would help resolve many societal challenges.
\nThe launch of the Gender Parity Report 2024 marks a significant step towards data-driven policymaking for gender equality, reaffirming the provincial government\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s empowerment and inclusive development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, officially launched the Gender Parity Report 2024 of KP Government at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister\u2019s House on Tuesday in connection with International Women\u2019s Day. The event, organized by the Provincial Commission on the Status of Women, was attended by Minister for Social Welfare […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":466627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-466597","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n