Month: April 2023
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Meeting with VC of Fatima Jinnah Women University to Bridge the Gap Between Parliament and Academia
(April 13, 2023) In a significant step towards fostering collaboration between academia and the parliamentary sector, Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani recently held a productive meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Women University, Ms. Saima Hamid. The meeting aimed to discuss an important initiative of connecting parliament with academia, with the anticipation of a…
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Consultation Session on Gender Responsiveness of the Budget Process in Pakistan
(April 11, 2023) WPC, in collaboration with Fredrich Eburt Stiftung (FES) Pakistan, organized a consultation session on Gender Responsive Budgeting with the media groups. Hon’ble Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Mr. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was the Chief Guest of this consultation. The consultation reiterated on more budgetary allocations for women related development projects/programs.
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Meeting with Advisor Chairman Higher Education Commission
(April 10, 2023) Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani held a productive meeting with the Advisor Chairman Higher Education Commission at the Women’s Parliamentary Council (WPC) office. The meeting focused on exploring future areas for improved access to quality education in the country. Dr. Rehmani and the Advisor Chairman engaged in constructive discussions, highlighting the importance…
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Meeting with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)
(May 9, 2023) Secretary WPC and Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Industries, Dr. Shahida Rehmani, recently held a productive meeting with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) to discuss the crucial topic of women entrepreneurship. During the meeting, Dr. Shahida Rehmani emphasized the significance of empowering and supporting women in business as a vital driver…
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WPC Working Council Meeting
(April 7, 2023) Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani chaired the WPC Working Council Meeting. The session focused on discussing upcoming activities aimed at advancing women’s empowerment in Pakistan. The meeting’s agenda revolved around fostering gender equality and promoting women’s participation in various spheres of society. The WPC Working Council Meeting was attended by esteemed Women…
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WPC Leadership Meets with UN Women Representative to Discuss Future Collaborations for Women Empowerment
(April 7, 2023) Secretary Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) Dr. Shahida Rehmani and MNA Ms. Wajiha Qamar met with UN Women representative Mr Hassan Hakeem to explore potential collaborations aimed at promoting women empowerment and gender equality. The discussions focused on potential joint initiatives and programs, likely involving educational efforts, community awareness initiatives, policy advocacy, and…