Federal Minister for Law & Justice and Human Rights Senator Chaudhry Azam Nazeer Tarar Advocate has said that hosting the two-day 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women is a distinct honor for Pakistan.
Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Sunday, he said Pakistan will utilize this high-level forum to highlight the government’s initiatives aimed at women’s empowerment and building an inclusive society.
Azam Nazeer Tarar said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz sharif, Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and a large number of women will also participate in the conference.
He further said that the conference is being held under the theme, “Socio-Economic and Political Empowerment of Women in the OIC Countries: Challenges and Way Forward.”
The Minister for Law announced that the “Islamabad Declaration” will be adopted at the conclusion of the conference.
Azam Nazeer Tarar highlighted that it is a matter of great pride that Pakistan will hold the chair of the conference for the next two years. He said Pakistan is fully prepared to fulfill its obligations.
He said the representatives of 57 OIC member countries are participating in the conference, while various technical working groups are also part of the conference.
He said technical sessions of the conference are underway today, while the central ministerial meeting will be held tomorrow. Azam Nazeer Tarar expressed the government’s resolve to further advance the agenda of protecting women’s rights.
Meanwhile Turkiye’s Minister for Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Gökta called on Minister for Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar in Islamabad on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views in detail on women’s rights, strengthening of the family system and promotion of social security.
They also agreed to enhance cooperation on protecting the family system, promoting children’s and women’s rights and joint policy initiatives in the digital space.
During the meeting, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to further consolidate family welfare, women’s rights, social security and institutional cooperation, exchange experiences and advance the joint projects.
Pakistan and Turkiye also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of family, social services and social security. Both the countries reiterated their commitment to promote joint ventures.
Meanwhile, Azam Nazeer Tarar also held a detailed meeting with Azerbaijan’s Head of the Administrative Division of the OIC Labour Centre Jalila Allahverdiyeva.
During the meeting, the Federal Minister highlighted that Islam has granted women the respect, equality, and fundamental rights and it is the collective responsibility of the Muslim Ummah to ensure the protection and promotion of these rights.
The Minister for Human Rights said Pakistan is actively pursuing priority measures for women’s development. He said women are playing a prominent role in Pakistan’s politics, parliament, the judiciary, education, business, and various other sectors.
During the meeting, the two sides agreed to promote joint ventures under the OIC platform to empower women, provide social security, and enhance capacity-building.