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Presented by: Faheem Imtiaz

Nabeel Ahmad M.Hashim Qayyum

Introduction Meaning Why women empowerment Areas of initiatives Incredible women of Pakistan Gender equality….. A myth? Conclusion

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

It is the process, and the outcome of the process by which women challenge gender-based discrimination against women in all the

institutions and structures of the society.

Why Women Empowerment

It helps in promoting gender equality. Its gives an opportunity to showcase their talents in different

fields. It helps in raising the standards of the family.

Legal empowerment

The constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1937 ensures fundamental rights to all citizens without discrimination of caste, creed,gender and religion.

Religious empowerment

In Surah Al-Baqarah “rights of women over men are same as men

have over them in the normal course of life, however man has just one point above women”

Political empowerment

Quad-e-Azam said in a speech in 1944 “no nation can rise to the height of glory unless

your women are side by side with you, we are victims of evil customs. It is a crime against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the houses as prisoners”

ARFA KARIM Malala

Yousufzai

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy

Fehmeeda

Mirza

And to celebrate all of their achievements……

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