In order to mark the international women’s day International Water Management Institute organized a conference, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.”
The International Women’s Day seminar titled “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” successfully concluded here on Friday marking a significant milestone in the journey toward gender equality and empowerment.
The event was designed to echo this year’s theme, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including donors, activists, and community members, to underscore the importance of investing in women as a catalyst for sustainable development and societal transformation.
The seminar started with a panel discussion on “Investing in Women – Donor’s Perspective,” featuring insights from representatives of international organizations such as USAID, UKaid, EU, the World Bank, and AusAID.
The session lighted transformative impact of directing resources towards women’s empowerment initiatives and the shared commitment to fostering gender equality.
The highlight of the event was the session on “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress – Amplifying Women’s Voices,” which showcased the inspiring journeys of women farmers from across Pakistan.
Their stories, accompanied by compelling video presentations, served as a testament to the resilience and contributions of women in enhancing livelihoods and challenging gender norms.
The interactive theatre session titled “Play your Part” provided an innovative platform for participants to engage with the theme of women’s empowerment, encouraging them to envision and enact scenarios that promote gender equality.
Engr. Ahmad Kamal, Chairman, Federal Flood Commission, Ministry of Water Resources, while emphasizing the significance of women, drew upon the example of Islam and reminded the audience of the words of our Prophet (P.B.U.H) about the importance of women. He reiterated on following teachings of our religion about the rights and importance of women in everyday matters for progress at all levels.
