PESHAWAR: The participants of a meeting on Sunday vowed to make the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) a stronger platform capable of providing more effective support and protection to women.
The meeting, chaired by Advisor to the Chief Minister for Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment Malik Liaqat Ali Khan, discussed proposed amendments to the KPCSW Act, the functioning of the commission, and measures to make it more effective and stronger.
Secretary Social Welfare Sharif Hussain, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Chairperson Dr Sumera Shams, and other relevant officials attended the meeting.Dr Sumera Shams briefed the advisor to the chief minister on the proposed amendments to the Act, its functions, and measures aimed at making the commission more empowered and effective.
The meeting discussed improving the performance of the commission, enhancing its institutional capacity, and taking effective measures for the protection of women’s rights.The need for prompt resolution of issues faced by women, redressal of complaints, and making the commission’s outreach more effective at the district level was also emphasised.
The participants considered strengthening awareness campaigns, legal assistance, and coordination with relevant institutions so that women can receive timely justice and protection.The advisor assured his full cooperation in strengthening the commission and protecting women’s rights, stating that institutional measures for women’s empowerment would be made more effective.
The meeting expressed a commitment to finalise the proposed amendments at the earliest and transform the commission into a stronger platform aligned with modern requirements and capable of providing more effective support and protection to women.
