Women rights imperative for progressive society: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Wednesday that the role of women was very important for prosperity and progress of every society
However, he said, it was unfortunate that women around the globe were abused, harassed, marginalized and were compelled to live a miserable life under constant shadow of violence, discrimination and poverty.
He stressed upon the world community for collective efforts and better legislation to protect women rights. He expressed these view in his message on International Women Day commemorated throughout the world on Wednesday, said a press release.
He said that Islam gives equal respect and rights to women and strictly negated gender discrimination.
He said that women in our society were confronting severe problems in education, healthcare and employment sectors.
He said denying women their due rights was hampering economic progress and development. He said there was a need to change the mindset and perception of people regarding women rights and bring them into mainstream.
The women have been sufficiently represented in the present parliament and opportunities have been provided to them for their enhanced role in national development.
The Speaker said that Constitution has granted equal rights for life protection, job, business, education and freedom to choose the profession and for the activities in the political and social spheres.
The Speaker said that women representation in public affairs was imperative to the functioning and strengthening of democracy and struggle against the oppression.
He said that women needed to be empowered economically, therefore, he said women entrepreneurs are being encouraged to play active role in economic activities.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also appreciated role of Women Parliamentary Caucus in National Assembly for protecting women rights and empowering them politically and economically.
He also appreciated the role of non-governmental-organizations working for welfare and rights of women.
The Deputy Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed Abbasi on this occasion said that the present government was committed to undertake every effort to provide a safe environment to the women of Pakistan.
He said that with the support of all stakeholders including legislature, judiciary, executive, civil society and media we can achieve a bold transformation in the status of the women of our country.
“Only with collaborative partnerships women can be empowered to take their rightful place in society and economy of our country” he added.