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FM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to empower women
October 02, 2020

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood has urged the international community to put in more efforts to achieve the goals set under Beijing Platform for Action on women rights and freedom.

Addressing a virtual meeting on the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, he said women’s role in the social, economic and political spheres is still restricted.

The Foreign Minister said in conflict situations, especially in territories under foreign occupation, they are targeted with impunity, and rape and sexual violence is used as an instrument of subjugation.

He said Pakistan’s commitment to women empowerment is derived from religion, cultural ethos, vision of our founders, and the ideals espoused in its constitution.

The Foreign Minister said through legislative initiatives, Pakistan is continuously addressing the issues of violence against women, domestic abuse, harassment, social and property rights protection.

He called for learning from each other’s experiences in the journey for women empowerment.