Senate passes resolution demanding women's access to legal rights
Pakistan
The resolution was moved by Sherry Rehman on the eve of Women’s Day
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - The Senate on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution recommending the government takes accelerated measures to ensure and enhance women’s economic inclusion.
The resolution moved by Senator Sherry Rehman, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, called for designing and building infrastructure that meets the needs of women by improving transport safety, workplace child facilities and access to digital and financial resources to support their economic participation.
The resolution demanded that women should be provided with quality education and training by eliminating barriers to schooling and promoting literacy programs.
The resolution stated that women should be involved in sustainable agriculture and food security by equipping them with technical training and ensuring land rights and access to agriculture financing to enhance their role in climate resilience and food sustainability.
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The resolution called for ensuring women’s access to legal rights and action against gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the workplace.
It demanded elevating participation of women in sports by increasing investment in female athletes.
The house also called upon all stakeholders including the government, civil society organizations and private sector to join hands in the collective pursuit of gender equality and women empowerment.
