In a groundbreaking move, a 7-point joint resolution was passed at the International Parliamentarians' Meeting on Gender in Peshawar
Chehra WebDesk
In a groundbreaking move, a 7-point joint resolution
was passed at the International Parliamentarians' Meeting on Gender in Peshawar, marking a significant milestone in the struggle for gender
equality in the region.
The resolution, passed unanimously by parliamentarians
from across the country, calls for:
Enhanced women's representation in federal and
provincial cabinets
Establishment of separate Women's Ministries in
each province
Urgent appointment of Chairpersons for Provincial
Commissions for Women
Creation of women's parliamentary caucuses for
cross-party collaboration
Expedited passage of the Child Marriage Restraint Bill Implementation of existing pro-women legislation
Collection and analysis of data through the
National Gender Data Portal
This joint resolution demonstrates a commitment to
addressing the systemic barriers faced by women in the region and paves the way
for meaningful policy changes. Parliamentarians, civil society organizations,
and gender rights activists have hailed the resolution as a major victory in
the fight for gender equality.
The implementation of this resolution is expected to
have a far-reaching impact on the lives of women and girls in the region,
promoting greater political participation, economic empowerment, and social
justice.
