Women\u2019s Parliamentary Caucus in collaboration with UN Women hosted this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day based upon the theme of Generation Equality, realising women\u2019s rights for an equal future. The event was graced by our Chief Guest, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and First Lady Begum.Samina Alvi. The chief guest, Honourable President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Secretary Women\u2019s Parliamentary Caucus Launched the newly developed Website of Women\u2019s Parliamentary Caucus, which comprises of engaging features between the Parliament and Public. While appreciating the efforts of WPC, the president President Dr Arif said government is committed to ensure social and economic empowerment of women. He also appreciated the significant role of women parliamentary caucus for independence of women.
Secretary Women\u2019s Parliamentary Caucus, MNA Munazza Hassan while addressing to the occasion said Mankind has to strive hard to make the lives of women more respectful and dignified, and that which enjoys equal rights and responsibilities with men. Thus, while we commemorate the International Women\u2019s Day each year, we shall commit ourselves to renew and continue our efforts to change the world to achieve peace, gender equality and development for women and men equally. Women rights are universal and inherent to the functioning of civilised societies across the world. Our great religion Islam and our supreme law \u2013 the Constitution of Pakistan \u2013 negate any discrimination on the basis of gender. Its Article 25(3) and 34 are the two most significant articles in favour of women. Article 25(3) states that nothing shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the protection of women, whereas, Article 4 states that steps shall be taken to ensure full participation of women in all spheres of national life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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