International Women’s Day: Pakistan pays tribute to women around the world

Foreign OfficeInternational Women’s Day: Pakistan pays tribute to women around the world

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: On the auspicious occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, Pakistan has paid tribute to the women around the world whose resilience, sacrifices and efforts have made it possible for humankind to progress and build a better future for all.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that no society or nation can succeed and achieve sustainable development without realization of gender equality and women empowerment. Recovery from COVID-19 pandemic is only possible by creating inclusive political systems, workforce, economies and societies.

The ministry said that Pakistan is fully committed to the promotion and protection of women rights, both nationally and internationally. Foundations of Pakistan are laid on the contributions of men and women alike. Our Constitution and legal framework provide guarantees for equal participation by women in all spheres of life including, social, economic, and political. The government will continue to fulfill its obligations under Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action as well as United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 5 and its related targets. Through various policy measures and legislation, we continue to make utmost efforts for women empowerment and their equal participation for building an inclusive society.

It said that Pakistani women have contributed immensely to national development and progress. We are proud that today Pakistani women participate in every facet of public life. They have held prominent positions including as Prime Minister, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Speaker of National Assembly, Judge of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of High Court, and important portfolios in the Cabinet as well as Federal and Provincial Secretaries, Generals, fighter pilots and UN peacekeepers.

The foreign affairs ministry further said that we would like to pay special tribute to the remarkable Pakistani women in our diplomacy for their exemplary service, hard work and dedication in contributing to our foreign policy objectives and ably representing Pakistan across the world.

As we commemorate this day, we also express our solidarity with the oppressed women in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). For over seven decades, they are enduring egregious human rights abuse by Indian occupation forces including sexual violence, rape and molestation – that have been extensively documented by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as by various UN Special Procedures Mandate Holders. The international community must hold India accountable for these serious crimes.

“On this day, we reaffirm our solemn commitment to continue promoting women empowerment and gender equality across the board,” it said.

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