MULTAN, Oct 08 (APP):Women University organized a four day training session to create awareness among students about leadership skills and different concepts on gender equality with an aim to empower women.
Dr. Sadaf Mehmood, Chairperson of the Department of Sociology, served as the focal person for this impactful workshop. Students from diverse fields such as Sociology, Mass Communication, and Fine Arts participated in rigorous training sessions. The female students got awareness about leadership skills, paralegal knowledge, gender concepts, and strategies for addressing gender-based violence.
This seminar marked a significant milestone as it was part of the Foreign Funded Project “Pakistani Women and Leadership,” generously funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. The project’s primary mission is to champion the cause of women’s empowerment and advance gender equality in Pakistan.
Notable dignitaries, including Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kulsoom Paracha, Registrar Prof. Dr. Maimona Khan, and Executive Director Zahid Zahoor, graced the occasion with their presence. The event also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Roshni and the Department of Sociology. This collaboration is poised to elevate the educational experience of female students and contribute to the advancement of leadership, gender equality, and positive social change in the region, said Dr Sadaf Mehmood.