Ms. Umm-e-Laila Azhar, chairperson of the National Commission on Status of Women, delivered Pakistan's statement during the Ministerial Roundtable as part of #CSW69. Here are major points of her statement ➡️ Commitment to Gender Equality – Reaffirming dedication to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in line with the Beijing Platform for Action. ➡️Pakistan’s National Efforts – Highlighting key initiatives to promote gender equality, including: ➡️ Institutional Mechanisms: National and Provincial Commissions on the Status of Women, Women Development Departments, and the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus. ➡️ Justice & Protection: Establishment of Women Police Stations, 95 specialized courts, Human Rights Cells in Courts, and Women Virtual Police Stations. ➡️ Economic Initiatives: Women’s Bank to enhance financial inclusion. ➡️ Legal Reforms – Strengthening laws to combat gender-based violence, workplace harassment, and domestic abuse, ensuring the protection of women’s rights. ➡️ Economic Empowerment – Focus on social protection, financial inclusion, vocational training, and entrepreneurship opportunities for women, particularly through programs like the Benazir Income Support Programand Prime Minister’s Youth Program. ➡️ Global Cooperation & Challenges – Urging the international community to: - Strengthen support for gender equality efforts in developing countries. - Ensure political commitment, financial backing, and policies to protect women workers, especially in the informal economy. - Address persistent financial and institutional challenges in fully implementing gender equality commitments. ➡️ Call for Action – Stressing that the Beijing Platform for Action is a transformative tool that requires concrete and sustained action, beyond rhetoric. ➡️ Pakistan pledges to work with the global community to accelerate progress and ensure women’s full participation in shaping society. @ncswpk