The pivotal role of Kashmiri women in safeguarding cultural heritage was lauded at a seminar hosted by the International Kashmir Lobby Group, the Youth Forum for Kashmir (YFK), in collaboration with the National University of Technology, in Islamabad, today.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the event was organized on the eve of International Women’s Day. The seminar was titled “International Women’s Day: A Tribute to the Resilience of Kashmiri Women.”
Speakers, including Dr. ShaziaSobiaAslamSoomro, MussaratRafique, Sana Mirza, RabiaFajer Pasha, Abdul Hameed Lone, Dr. Noor Fatima, and ZamanBajwa highlighted the importance of International Women’s Day and paid tribute to the resilience of Kashmiri women.
The event started with a powerful documentary screening that shed light on the struggles and triumphs of Kashmiri women. Dr. ShaziaSobiaAslamSoomro, Member National Assembly, stressed the critical role Kashmiri women play in safeguarding cultural heritage and advocating for peace. Sana Mirza, senior anchorperson, emphasized the need for amplifying the voices of Kashmiri women and ensuring their participation in decision-making processes, while Abdul Hameed Lone, Hurriyat leader, commended the unbreakable spirit of Kashmiri women in the face of adversity.—INP
