Minister for joint struggle to end injustices faced by women.

Byline: Kalbe Ali

ISLAMABAD -- Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Friday stressed the need for a joint struggle of men and women to end injustices faced by girls and women in the society.

'We should all rather raise our voice against forced marriages, Karo Kari, lack of property rights, lack of job opportunities, and lack of access to health and education facilities, etc.,' Ms Gul said.

She was speaking at a seminar titled 'Each for Equal; International Women's Day 2020' organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).

While giving her point of view on the controversies revolving around Aurat March being organised on World Women Day, the minister said everyone had right to hold marches regardless of gender and one should avoid to indulge in controversial debates.

Ms Gul said one should appreciate celebrating one specific day every year for women.

'But every day is women day as we cannot ignore their role and contribution towards society,' she said adding, 'We should learn to respect our daughters, mothers, sisters and spouses and appreciate them for their positive role they play for the society.'

SDPI, Executive Director Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri expressed solidarity on behalf of civil society for international women day celebrations and Aurat March and said for us this year's theme 'each is equal' is yet another manifestation of SDGs message of 'leaving no one behind'.

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