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Mr. Haseeb Ahmed, a dedicated nursing professional currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Aga Khan University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Dow University of Health Sciences and has vast clinical expertise in nursing practice. Presently, he works as a nurse educator at Murshid School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM), where he applies his knowledge and experience to educate and mentor future nursing professionals.
Women make up about half of the
population of Pakistan, but they still face many obstacles to social and
economic advancement. They have less exposure to resources, opportunities, and education.
Women are disproportionately affected by being frequently caught in cycles of
disparity. This blog
supports global efforts to achieve SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by highlighting the
positive effects of empowering women to break the bonds of gender inequality.
Cultural stigmas, limited mobility,
a proper framework, and financial resources are enduring obstacles that have a
substantial influence on women. They frequently prolong cycles of inequality
and limit chances for social involvement and personal development. According to
a research study, financial limitation, lack of good infrastructure,
discrimination, and lack of quality education have a disproportionate impact on
girls attending school, forcing families to choose boys over girls (Al, 2023).
Women's education, employment, and
entrepreneurship programs have shown remarkable capacity for transformation.
Vocational training centers in rural Pakistan, for instance, give women the
skills they need to earn a living, while microloans allow women entrepreneurs
to start their businesses and boost their communities' economy. According to
research, women’s entrepreneurship has a critical role in employment creation,
self-development, societal development, and national economic success,
contributing to a larger economic revolution (Qadri & Yan, 2023).
Furthermore,
another barrier to women’s empowerment is domestic violence and workplace harassment, which requires
an extensive approach that includes increasing access to quality education,
endorsing gender-sensitive policies, and creating collaborations among public
and governmental authorities, corporate, and civil sectors to empower women to
participate in different sectors. According to the Protection of Women
(Criminal Laws Amendment) Act, 2006, which addresses domestic violence is a
serious crime against women, and the 2010 National Commission on the Status of
Women Act, which formalizes efforts to promote gender equality, are two
examples of the specific legal measures Pakistan has put in place to combat
gender-based violence and discrimination. (Usman, 2021).
Pakistan works to achieve its sustainable
development goals through women's active engagement. Educating women is more
than just a sense of duty, it is also a practical option for eradicating
poverty and building a resilient and fair society. By removing systemic hurdles
and creating opportunities, Pakistan can build a future in which no woman is
left behind and poverty is a thing of the past. Let us act now to ensure an
economically viable tomorrow.
References
Al, N. B. J. E. (2023). ADDRESSING GENDER DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION:
EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN. Russian Law Journal, 11(12s).
https://doi.org/10.52783/rlj.v11i12s.1997
Qadri, A., & Yan, H. (2023). To promote
entrepreneurship: factors that influence the success of women entrepreneurs in
Pakistan. ACCESS Access to Science Business Innovation in Digital Economy,
4(2), 155–167. https://doi.org/10.46656/access.2023.4.2(1
Usman, M., KANWEL, S., KHAN, M. I., & Khan, A. A. (2021). Gender Equality within the Legal Framework of Pakistan: Navigating Progress and Overcoming Persistent Challenges. International Review of Social Sciences (IRSS), 9(5), 310–316. , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4650276
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