The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) celebrates the achievements of Pakistani women on this International Women's Day besides reiterating its commitment to continue struggling for a democratic, just, peaceful and tolerant society free of violence and discrimination against women.
The Commission would like to pay tribute to the champion of human rights Asma Jahangir who will be missed on this occasion and believes that her efforts have contributed in creating enabling environment for women where they can prosper and walk side by side with men in all sectors of the society, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.
The Commission also acknowledges Government's support in the approval of women friendly legislation and policy decisions taken by the government to ensure women political and economic participation. On this occasion, Commission also appreciates civil society for their continuous struggle to achieve equal opportunities and protection for women and acknowledges media for highlighting women-related issues.
Side by side, the Commission believes that there is a lot that needs to be done to ensure a society free of gender based violence through documentation, legal actions, enhanced support systems, responsive policing, effective implementation of women protection laws and new legislation. Special measures are required for women's participation and representation in political and other decision making bodies/forums and to recognize and acknowledge women's work and contribution, skills development and elimination of wage gap through policies and legislation where necessary.
The Commission recommends the Government to look into the procedures and approaches which hinder women access to justice and opportunities. The NCSW also calls for the approval of pending laws on violence against women especially domestic violence and CNIC/voter registration for women so that that can fully participate in the upcoming elections. National Commission on the Status of Women is a financially and administratively autonomous statutory body established by the NCSW Act 2012. NCSW undertakes and encourages research and data generation for policies, action and monitoring as a central component of its work.-PR
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