The Women Institute of Learning and Leadership (WILL) in collaboration with the University of Management and Technology (UMT) HR held a ceremony to celebrate the International Women’s Day , under the esteemed patronage of Dr. Naushaba Hasan Murad – Founding Chairperson Women Institute of Learning and Leadership here at UMT. The aim of the event was to celebrate womanhood in a befitting manner, along with paying homage to women who have made the country proud, both nationally and internationally.
More than 15 scholars, Intellectuals, Researchers and experts including Zeeshan Raja, CEO 101 Incredible Women of Pakistan, Nadia Jaffery, CEO Digital Taleem, Rukhsana Mehmood, Clinical Psychologist, Shaheen Mailk, CEO Shaheen Global Advisors, Ms. Farhat, Deaf Welfare Association, Saman, Director of Thermosle Industry, Farzana Ali, American Lycetuff and many other Guest speakers participated in the ceremony.
A keynote session on “Balancing Work-life Balance – Focus on the Family,” was delivered by the speakers.
Chairperson (Women Institute of Learning and Leadership) WILL Dr. Naushaba Hasan Murad welcomed all guest speakers. In her address, Dr Naushaba stated that women and young girls must accomplish their dreams in life with dedication and commitment. She also urged them to respect themselves and quoted examples of some of the most powerful Islamic women of all times that could be role models for them.
A panel discussion on “Muslim Women and Modernity: Their Social Problems and their Solutions from Quranic Point of view was moderated by…. The esteemed panelists included. The panelists discussed how parents must seek the permission of their daughters for marriage instead of forcing them to marry the prospective spouses they have chosen for them. They also urged women to understand their stature in Islam and get know-how of their rights, so they can stand tall against the patriarchal set-up that oppresses them.
Guests speakers agreed upon on point that we are having diverse cultures in our society, so we should bring women at one platform and provide them advance quality education and opportunities because education is the best tools which can play vital role in the development of society. At the end of ceremony Dr. Naushaba Hassan presented Souvenirs to worthy guests.