Khairpur, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):In a bid to mark the International Women’s Day, the Department of Political Science, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur organized an Awareness Walk on the Women’s Rights. The Walk started from the Faculty of Natural Science Building which culminated at the Administration Block. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor addressed the participants of walk.
Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto remarked that International Women’s Day is being celebrated on 8th March every year worldwide to sensitize the women’s rights. He said this day is being celebrated to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women since 1977 by the United Nations. He said the education could create awareness among the women as far as their rights are concerned.
He maintained that civil society, media and other relevant forums may raise the voice of women. Dr. Ibupoto said we are committed to provide gender equity and firmly believe in gender balance in our university to provide equal opportunities. Dr. Ibupoto appreciated the efforts of Chairman Department of Political Science Prof. Dr. Amir Ali Chandio and Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science for organizing this awareness walk.
Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences shed light on the day. He said Islam is the champion of human rights as well as women rights. The last sermon of our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) is a glaring example of universal rights of man and woman and human dignity. It is high time to empower the women on multilateral directions i.e. women empowerment, rights of education, rights of vote.
The students of the Department of Political Science also spoke on this occasion. Ms. Shahida Amir Chandio conducted the proceedings of the event. Prof. Dr. Mushtaque Jakhrani, Prof. Dr. Masihullah Jatoi, Mr. Mureed Hussain Ibupoto, Registrar, Mr. Ishrat Ali Mirani, Ms. Maria Maitlo, Ms. Paras Niaz Khaskheli, Ms. Nisar Ahmed Noonari and large number of students participated in the event.
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