Apr 04 , 2016
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Women’s empowerment Pakistan’s top priority: un report
APP
ISLAMABAD: The first issue of United Nations Pakistan Newsletter of 2016 focuses on the theme of slums in urban development, a complex issue addressed by the UN System with UN-Habitat in the lead.
“We have collected stories of slum residents narrating their plight, their resilience and their daily struggle. We also share the views of the Pakistani Government”, a message received here. Women’s empowerment always a top priority in this issue, we report on women gaining access to land, riding motorcycles in Lahore, generating income. “We would like to congratulate Ms. Fiza Farhan on being appointed member of the first ever High-Level Panel of the UN Secretary-General on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy for her remarkable efforts with advocating for legislation against honour killings.” These are remarkable gains for women across Pakistan and for achieving SDG 5 on gender equality.
“We celebrated World Radio Day with several radio programs and events throughout the country, including a seminar for 120 trainees from the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Academy.”
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk