LAHORE (ABC): Implementation of human rights can guarantee peace and stability around the globe. World leaders should take notice of blatant violation of human rights and genocide in Palestine and Occupied Kashmir.
These views were expressed by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Mullick while speaking at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
LCCI Senior Vice President Zafar Mahmood Chaudhry, Advisor to Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Youth Empowerment, Art and Culture Prof Zafar Iqbal Sindhu and Focal Person Ms Sabine Hussein Mullick Focal Person also spoke on the occasion.
Mushaal Mullick shed light the said plan initiated by the Ministry of Human Rights while LCCI President Kashif Anwar expressed views ranging from LCCI efforts for women empowerment to the need of human rights to ensure peace and stability, not in the region but in the world.
PM’s Special Assistant while discussing the 100-plan, said that it is a comprehensive human rights charter. She highlighted the plan’s particular emphasis on eradicating gender-based violence and empowering women in society through various steps including capacity building, gender equality, women participation in economic activities, training programs, scholarships etc.
LCCI President Kashif Anwar said that human rights are key instrument for justice, freedom and peace. He said that Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry strongly condemns genocide in occupied Kashmir and Palestine.
While talking about women empowerment, LCCI President said that the country cannot move ahead without due participation of women entrepreneurs in economic activities.
He said that Pakistan has a specific culture in which our women face many challenges. Our working women have to look after their home, children and business at the same time, which is not easy at all.
Kashif Anwar said that when women get better recognition, they will be able to play each role with great responsibility. He said that Lahore Chamber is active for empowering women in every field and building their capacity. LCCI has more than 2000 women members and the number is increasing significantly every year. It is also commendable that our women executive committee members are particularly active for their guidance and support.
The LCCI President informed the participation that Lahore Chamber has recently organized a Women Entrepreneurs Recognition Ceremony at Aiwan e Sadar to acknowledge their best performance.
Kashif Anwar said that LCCI has established Women Empowerment Lounge for women business community in Lahore Chamber while a Women Entrepreneurs Display Corner in Lahore Chamber is also established where products manufactured by women especially belonging to Cottage Industry and SME sector are displayed for the purpose of marketing.
He said that Lahore Chamber regularly organizes awareness seminars and sessions on important topics to train our women members and keep them up-to-date on various economic issues. LCCI also celebrates International Women’s Day every year on a vast scale.
Kashif Anwar informed the participants that LCCI has signed MOUs with several government and non-government organizations, educational and medical institutions. He said that LCCI has also organized awareness session on mental health and different types of cancer.
He said that this is the era of doing business online, so we also provide necessary awareness and training to our female members about successful E-Commerce Platforms like Amazon and Alibaba. It is our endeavor that women get the best use of Latest Digital Technologies.
He said that women entrepreneurs with best performance are also role models for our new generation and are also the guarantee of our bright future. He said that the government should give special tax relief to all women entrepreneurs and such single parent women who are running beauty parlors, boutiques, clinics or schools etc.
Mushaal Hussein Mullick informed the LCCI President 100-day plan also has uplift for women, rights of transgender and minorities in its fold.
She said that consultative committees on Kashmir and Palestine have been formed for the first time which have experts and stakeholders as members.
She said that the Ministry is also taking special initiative for transgender empowerment and urged the business organizations to employee at least one transgender.