The International Governance and Sustainability Institute (IG-SI) on Monday organized an important event on Women Empowerment aimed to address crucial issues surrounding gender equality and women’s empowerment, with a focus on fostering positive change in Pakistan.
The event held at Islamabad Model School I-10/4, brought together students, faculty, and distinguished guests. Principal of the school, Ms. Fatima Mobeen expressed her gratitude to the attendees and highlighted the importance of empowering women in society. She introduced distinguished guests, Dr. Sultan AzamTemuri, Helena Iqbal, MsEsinGulsen and the team of Institute.
Speaking on the occasion, former Inspector General of Police and CEO of institute, Dr. Sultan AzamTemuri shed light on the global perspective on women’s empowerment, emphasizing key principles advocated by the United Nations, such as gender equality, gender mainstreaming, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Goal 5 of the agenda specifically focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls, with targets ranging from the end of discrimination and violence to equal participation in leadership and decision-making.
