Muzaffarabad: March 08,
2018
Civil society groups have
demanded special measures for economic, political and social development of
women.
Commemorating World
Women’s Day here on Thursday, Press for Peace (PFP) pattern-in-chief Mrs Tanvir
Latif said that women should be provided equal opportunities in political,
social and economic spheres.
In a statement she said
that conflict has a devastating effect on the lives and dignity of women.
‘Women are denied from
equal opportunities of health, education and better livelihood’, she added.
She maintained that without
gender equality and women empowerment nations cannot achieve progress, therefore,
all governments should initiate special measures for economic, educational and
social development of women.
The statement said that
recent tensions along the Line Control in Kashmir have also increased
vulnerability of women; therefore, there is an urgent need to prevail peace in
this region to secure the lives of women, children and other civilians.
She appreciated the
valuable contribution of women in the development and progress of humanity. Ends
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