USAID, NRSP & APWUC to Organize ‘International Conference on Breaking Barriers through Diversity and Inclusivity’ on February 26-29

Diplomatic CircleUSAID, NRSP & APWUC to Organize ‘International Conference on Breaking Barriers through...

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) and the All-Pakistan Women Universities Consortium (APWUC), would be organizing ‘International Conference on Breaking Barriers through Diversity and Inclusivity’.

The Conference would be held on February 26-29, 2024 with an aim to strengthen partnerships between the US Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and eighteen Women Universities from all across Pakistan.

“It is an important milestone towards fostering close collaboration between our two countries and especially towards empowering our women, said Pakistan’s Ambassador to United States Masood Khan in a meeting with a USAID delegation.

The delegation was led by the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator Zeinah Salahi. Other members of the delegation included Peter Young, Asia Bureau Director for South & Central Asia, Adeline Joshua and Brittany Brown.

It was informed that the international conference seeks to stimulate cooperative endeavors among female professionals, scholars, scientists, and community advocates to promote gender-inclusive approaches for climate resilience, sustainable water management, and the incorporation of localized wisdom into practical strategies.

“Greater collaboration between MSIs and Women Universities of Pakistan would enable our women to play a catalytic role in some key areas including climate change, introduction of smart-technology solutions, enhancement of agricultural productivity, localization, private sector engagement and entrepreneurship,” he said.

“Educational collaboration has always remained a key plank of Pakistan-US relations and such initiative, especially catering to women would further cement bonds, facilitating them play a greater role in the nation-building process,” added the ambassador.

Wishing all success to the organizer for a successful and result-oriented event, the Ambassador thanked USAID for its continued support towards education, women empowerment and skill development especially in far flung areas of Pakistan.

Ambassador Masood Khan assured full support and facilitation from the Embassy of Pakistan for the success of the conference and also towards fostering close collaboration among the academic institutions of the two countries in future.

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