Raheela for financial independence for women
- November 20, 2016, 12:54 pm
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Raheela for financial independence for women
QUETTA, Nov 19 (APP): Acting Governor Balochistan, Ms. Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani has emphasized the need to take practical measures for financial independence for women, adding that women could get their rights protected by making them financially independent and strong.
She said that it was need of hour to make role of women active in mainstream. “We all will have to play our due role to ensure complete financial independence for women,†she said. She was addressing a ceremony held under non-governmental organization, Aurat Foundation, here on Saturday.
She stressed the need to launch campaigns to raise awareness on importance of women rights. “The society should avoid making role of women limited,†she said adding that goals of progress and prosperity could not be achieved until women are made part of mainstream to take part in development of the country,†she said.
She said that society would have to end taboos which put hurdles in participation of women in mainstream life. “The stakeholders will have to create space for women to take part in economic, trade and business activities,†she said.
She said that she would continue her role for legislation on protection of rights of women. Later, she distributed certificates and prizes among participants of the ceremony.
