(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) ISLAMABAD: To commemorate 16 Days of Activism and International Human Rights Day,
UN Women in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Rights and National
Commission of the Status of Women co-organised a briefing session at a
local hotel on 'Women's Rights in FATA.'
UN Women has undertaken a gender analysis of legal reforms and
customary practices in FATA, in order to strengthen evidence base for
legal reforms and policy action. This informative briefing session was
an opportunity for UN Women to share the analysis and key findings of
this gender analysis.
Mr. Jamshed Kazi Country Representative of UN Women welcomed the guests
to the session and spoke about the importance of sharing these key
findings with stakeholders in order to better formulate policy. He said,
'UN Women is working on FATA to collect data, do gender analysis etc.
in order to have it used for policy action in partnership with civil
society and government stake holders.'
Ms. Rabiya Javeri Agha Secretary Ministry of Human Rights spoke about
the linkage between women's rights and human rights and the work of
the ministry in this regard.
She said, 'We are mandated to support all
human rights institutions in the country.' She further said, 'I
commend UN Women because this gender analysis work will address the
gender concerns in the environment of reforms that is going on right
now.'
Ms. Khawar Mumtaz Chairperson National Commission on Status of Women
(NCSW) gave the concluding remarks and spoke about the way forward. She
pointed out the need to work on mainstreaming FATA women and closing the
gender gaps, especially in voter registration and informed that 'The
commission is ready to work with women in FATA. We hope to get our
member from FATA soon.' She concluded on a positive note by saying
'When you work with passion, the things always change.'
UN Women also launched a very enlightening documentary showcasing
women's experiences and achievements in FATA, with the aim to amplify
the voices of women for inclusion in all stages of reforms process.
The overall feel of the event was that women need to have a stronger
role in FATA reforms process and their priorities should be duly
reflected in the legal and policy reforms. While enormous challenges are
there, efforts are being made to ensure women's inclusion and
representation in order to safeguard women's rights in FATA. With the
coordination and cooperation of all stakeholders i.e. Government, civil
society etc., desired positive change can be brought forward to improve
the lives of all citizens especially women.
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