{"id":100229,"date":"2025-03-08T16:09:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T16:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=100229"},"modified":"2025-03-08T16:09:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T16:09:06","slug":"senate-passes-resolution-on-womens-rights-proposed-by-sherry-rehman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/100229\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate passes resolution on women&#8217;s rights proposed by Sherry Rehman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan(National Times)- ISLAMABAD: The Senate passed on Saturday a resolution on women&#8217;s rights, advocating for comprehensive measures to promote gender equality in Pakistan to mark International Women&#8217;s Day. The resolution, presented by Senator Sherry Rehman, calls for the economic empowerment of women, urging the government to provide greater opportunities in business and employment. It also demands a ban on child marriages and stresses the need for the timely resolution of cases involving violence against women. Additionally, it highlights the importance of ensuring justice for female political prisoners. To enhance women&#8217;s safety, the resolution also calls for concrete steps to prevent harassment in workplaces and in public spaces. It further emphasises the need for equal opportunities for women in sports and education. Speaking on the occasion, Rehman stressed the urgency of granting women equal rights in Pakistan. She revealed that she had been informed that, in the country, one woman dies every two minutes due to childbirth-related complications. The senator further highlighted that while women continue to support their households, they remain victims of systemic oppression. People around the world are marking International Women&#8217;s Day today, celebrating the contributions, achievements, and resilience of women across all spheres of life. The day serves as a global tribute to the vital role women play in society, from shaping economies and driving innovation to leading communities and advocating for change. In her message on the occasion, Rehman, who is PPP\u2019s vice president and parliamentary leader of the party in the Senate, extended her heartfelt wishes to women across the globe, especially in Pakistan, \u201cwhose resilience, strength, and contributions continue to shape our society\u201d. \u201cThis day serves the purpose of illuminating and embracing women\u2019s global contributions, services, and fundamental rights,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- ISLAMABAD: The Senate passed on Saturday a resolution on women&#8217;s rights, advocating for comprehensive measures to promote gender equality in Pakistan to mark International Women&#8217;s Day. 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