ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (EPI): A UN Women delegation, headed by Country Representative Jamshed Kazi, met with Federal Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, to discuss Pakistan\u2019s ongoing efforts to advance gender equality and enhance women\u2019s participation across all sectors.<\/p>\n
The Minister warmly welcomed\u00a0 Jamshed Kazi on his new assignment and expressed optimism about strengthening Pakistan\u2019s collaboration with UN Women to accelerate progress on women\u2019s rights and empowerment.<\/p>\n
The meeting reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan\u2019s commitment to fostering an inclusive society through policy reforms, institutional strengthening, and international partnerships. Various initiatives related to women\u2019s legal rights, economic participation, and gender mainstreaming were discussed.<\/p>\n
Among the key topics was the Prime Minister\u2019s Women Empowerment Package 2024, a landmark initiative designed to enhance women\u2019s participation in governance, economic activities, workforce integration, financial inclusion, political representation, and access to justice.<\/p>\n
The Federal Minister emphasized that Pakistan is actively implementing the directives issued under this package, focusing on legislative advancements, institutional support, and data-driven policy making to bridge the gender gap effectively.<\/p>\n
The upcoming Gender Parity Report, set to be launched on International Women\u2019s Day 2025, was also discussed. This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of gender-related indicators, highlighting progress in multiple sectors.<\/p>\n
While Pakistan has made significant reforms to enhance gender inclusivity, challenges in data collection and reporting mechanisms continue to impact international rankings, despite substantial on-ground efforts.<\/p>\n
The UN Women delegation commended Pakistan\u2019s efforts in advancing gender equality and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government in policy development, capacity-building programs, and institutional collaborations. Both sides emphasized the need for enhanced data analytics and evidence-based decision-making to accurately reflect Pakistan\u2019s achievements in gender parity.<\/p>\n
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties reaffirming their dedication to strengthening collaboration in legal reforms, policy development, and inclusive governance frameworks to ensure sustained progress in women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n
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