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ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): A three-day Women Learning Partnership Program TOT 2025, organized by Aurat Foundation, concluded, having empowered participants through leadership development, advocacy techniques, and the promotion of democratic values.
Aurat Foundation, a prominent advocate for women’s rights and empowerment in Pakistan, united journalists, academics, and students to strengthen their leadership abilities.
The moderators included Rabeea Hadi, Global Facilitator of the WLP Program, senior representative of the Aurat Foundation; and renowned journalist and former Vice President of the National Press Club, Myra Imran.
Myra Imran delivered an insightful session on “How to Advocate a Social Campaign,” covering key aspects such as advocacy and social issues, cultural sensitivity, problem-solving approaches, choosing the right platform, crafting appropriate messages for dissemination, selecting the right words, and accepting other viewpoints.
She also conducted another impactful session titled “Key Principles of a Good Democratic Society,” which included respect for diversity, democracy awareness, transparency, a participatory approach, equity, accepting and listening to everyone, inclusion and acceptance of all communities, a sense of responsibility, open dialogue, maintaining identity, and more.
Maqsooda Solangi, Manager of Advocacy at the Aurat Foundation, presented a brief introduction of Naeem Mirza, Executive Director of the Aurat Foundation, book titled ‘Women Leadership and Historical Perspective.’ She also highlighted key aspects of her own book, ‘Padar Shahi Cha Aahi: What is Patriarchy?’
In her session, Rabeea Hadi discussed the key takeaways from the workshop and suggested topics to participants to work on according to their potential and personal interests.
Several group activities and open discussions were part of the final day.
Certificates were also distributed among the participants of the workshop.