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\u2019s dedication to gender equality and women\u2019s 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. \u201cViolence 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,\u201d he said. Highlighting the PPP\u2019s pioneering role in advancing women\u2019s rights in Pakistan, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, \u201cThe 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.\u201d 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\u2019s participation in all walks of life. \u201cShaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto opened new avenues for women by focusing on their education, empowerment, and protection,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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