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First Women's Rights Activist in Asia
Ms. Fatima Jinnah
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| Ms. Fatima Jinnah |
First Women's Rights Activist in Asia
She is Fatima Jinnah , a dental surgeon, biographer, states woman, and one of the founding leaders of state of Pakistan, but here I want to point out her role as a women right activist.
She was the first woman in Asia who found an exclusive female student association , " Women Students Federation " in 1941. Fatima Jinnah also played a pivotal role in civil rights and introduced the women's rights movement in the Pakistan Movement. She founded the All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) after independence which to date is functioning as Asia's top institution to serve and protect women's rights.
She herself became a role model not only for the Muslims women of South Asia, but for
the women of whole Asian society. she worked for the promotion of women’s rights and privileges in Pakistan under very difficult circumstances.
She is the name of wisdom and sacrifice and social service. she left all the riches and comfort of her life as well as her career as a surgeon, remaining unmarried and dedicated her life to serving the Pakistan and its people specially the women of Pakistan.
We are all proud of Miss Fatima Jinnah. May Allah bless her soul.
Paying tribute to his sister, Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah once said, "My sister was like a bright ray of light and hope whenever I came back home and met her. Anxieties would have been much greater and my health much worse, but for the restraint imposed by her"
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| Mohammad Ali Jinnah with Fatima Jinnah |
Women Friendly Organization
Beaconhouse School System
A Women Friendly Organization
We all always talk about the injustice and inequality with the women in our country, although these are the realities and one should never deny but while talking about these cruelness of society and people we should never forget about the people and organizations who are working remarkably for the benefit of women in our country.
Beaconhouse School System is one of those. Mrs. Nasreen Kasuri, the chairperson of beaconhouse school system founded it in 1975 and now it is the largest school system of its kind in the world. As far as Mrs. Kasuri's significant role in developing the private education sector in Pakistan, she has also played an important role in women's empowerment in the country.
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| Happy women employees of Beaconhouse School System |
Beaconhouse School system hire women, pay them a very smart salary and a provide them a great environment to work with a peace of mind and above all, the system trained them , groomed them, and polished them not only to make them a better employee for the system but it helps to transformed them as confident qualified individuals, by this, the system not only get benefits for its own but it injects power in our society and in our country's economy too. These qualified, trained and confident women are working as a silent support system for our socitey and country as well. These women share their abilities and skills with their families, friends and off course with the society . Beaconhouse school system is doing such a remarkable job for women's professional development and providing them an excellent environment to work and grow professionally.
I am proud of myself as a part of Beaconhouse School Systems and thankful to the system for working for the betterment of Pakistani women in this society where we badly needed
" Women Friendly Organizations".
Women Empowerment in Pakistan
Women Empowerment in Pakistan
on its way...........
Quaid e Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah said, " “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are
side by side with you; we are victims of evil customs. It is a crime
against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the
houses as prisoners. There is no sanction anywhere for the deplorable
condition in which our women have to live.” well its a very well self explanatory quote, Jinnah said in 1947, a hot topic for discussion and most needed action of these days around the globe.
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| Pakistani women gradually get confidence |
Women's situation in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the women have no contribution in most activities or decision making, and this can be seen as a major obstacle towards development. And women’s participation in civil and social activities, and their contribution on a national and international level, is necessary in order to progress gender equality and reduce gender disparities, thus steering the country towards development. Furthermore, there is no doubt that without women’s participation, a country is unable to achieve success in matters relating to politics, sports, and the economy etc.Women possess equal rights, as much as men do in progressing development – be at home, or in formal or informal environments, women are taking their responsibilities seriously, and in a sincere and committed way.
The women make more than half
the population of the country, but sadly they are not treated well. Struggle from different non governmental organizations and some courageous women of the country to make a change in their lives showing
a ray of hope to every female. Domestic violence is one the harsh
realities of a Pakistani women. Activists who work for women cause say
that many women remain in violent relationships because they believe
they must obey their husbands and that divorce is a shame. Majority of the women population has same thoughts because of lack of education. One third of women in Pakistan are uneducated and have very little concept about making their own choices.
According to a report of NGO White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) Pakistani women are subject to increasing abuse.
Increased cases of violence are being reported each year in Pakistan.
According to the report: “sexual harassment at the workplace, abuse,
beating, and rape were some of the forms of violence against women.”
Misconception about women empowerment
In general, few people have misconception that women empowerment and
gender equality is a foreign agenda, people
also think that women empowerment will destroy their society set up and
women will not obey their husbands or their family, but its only misconception women all over the
world have been facing challenges and gender inequalities since the
beginnings of history.
According to Quran and Hadith
Quran and the Hadith both also emphasize on the protection of the rights of women,
including the rights of education, worship, freedom of opinion, choice
of spouse, economic freedom and social role.
So what should we do ?
Pakistan government has taken many measures to enhance the
participation of women in economic sphere but instead of all this, there
is a terrible need to upgrade the status of women in society and it is only
possible through giving them protection legally and mentally. She should
be given access and control over resources. An effective mechanism
should be institutionalized to enable the women in decision making at
all levels. Subject of gender studies should be introduced from
secondary level in the course curriculum, provision of women friendly
infrastructure and environment at workplace, research and documentation
on the achievements of women and launching of awareness raising
campaigns among citizens on gender and development.
Pakistani women can achieve their goal by joining hands together and
motivating each other. Educate women which will ensure awareness of what
is happening to women around the world today is an essential step
towards improving their situation. It is a surprising fact that women
are made to do some of the things simply because of the fact that they
are women. No one can change the world by themselves, but many people
doing a little can make a real difference in the society.
Women and Men Need to Pull Together and Unite Forces:
A famous Pakistani saying :“A man and a woman are like two wheels of a cart. The cart can move fast and safely when both of them are pulling the cart in the same direction, and with equal strength, but if one of the wheels is damage, nothing will be possible.”
Bottom Line
No developing country or society can afford to ignore the role of a woman, if it desires progress.Click here to watch a video about women empowerment in Pakistan.
Readers, need your feedback and your views about the issue.
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