Bilawal for collective efforts to end all forms of violence

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday has underscored the importance of collective efforts to end all forms of violence against women. He emphasized the need to empower women and safeguard their safety, dignity, and rights. Reaffirming the PPP’s dedication to gender equality and women’s empowerment, he called for a society free from fear, discrimination, and violence. In a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the PPP Chairman expressed grave concern over the widespread prevalence of gender-based violence, urging immediate action to address its causes through comprehensive legislative, social, and cultural reforms. “Violence against women is a gross violation of human rights and a major impediment to achieving a just and equitable society. We must commit ourselves to eliminating it from all aspects of life, be it at home, in the workplace, or in public spaces,” he said. Highlighting the PPP’s pioneering role in advancing women’s rights in Pakistan, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, “The PPP has a proud history of empowering women by electing them as Prime Minister, Speaker, and Ministers, besides appointing judges and other key posts for the first time in the history of Pakistan.” He credited Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto with laying the foundation for gender equality through the 1973 Constitution, which ensures protection against gender-based discrimination and promotes women’s participation in all walks of life. “Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto opened new avenues for women by focusing on their education, empowerment, and protection,” he added.