WPC to hold National Convention of Women Parliamentarians in collaboration with UN Women & EU on Feb 13, 2023
Islamabad - (Adnan Hameed,Nasir Abbas): Women's Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly of Pakistan will be organizing "National Convention of Women Parliamentarians", Today on 13 February 2023 (Monday) with the aim to share their experiences, struggles, and work to promote the empowerment of women in leadership positions. The event will be organised by the WPC in collaboration with UN Women and the European Union and bring together female parliamentarians from across the country to discuss and address critical issues facing women in leadership positions under the theme of "Empowering Women in Leadership". A highlight of the convention will be the main panel discussion, "What is the Political Landscape of Pakistan with or without women?" which will provide a platform for parliamentarians to examine the practices and policies of political parties regarding female parliamentarians and political workers. The panelists will also delve into the significant role women play in strengthening democratic norms and bringing peace to society, as well as the importance of women's meaningful participation in the political process. The keynote speakers at the event will include the Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Mr. Raja Pervez Ashraf, and the Honorable Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Mr. Sadiq Sanjrani. The National Convention of Women Parliamentarians serves as yet another example of the caucus's commitment to its ongoing efforts to empower women in leadership positions. The event would start at 10:00 a.m. and culminated at 1:00 p.m in the Auditorium of Pakistan National Council of the Arts - PNCA, Islamabad.
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