ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP):International Women’s Day would be
celebrate on March 8 (Wednesday) across the globe including Pakistan
to recongnize the women’s achievements throughout history.
International Women’s Day events would be held worldwide on
March 8. A large number of women from different walks of life as well as leading educators, inventors, politicians, traders, entrepreneurs, and
television personalities, are usually invited to speak at various
events on the day.
Such events may include seminars, conferences, luncheons,
dinners or breakfasts. The messages given at these events often
focus on various themes such as innovation, the portrayal of women
in the media, or the importance of education and career
opportunities.
Many students in schools and other educational settings
participate in events, debates or presentations to highlight
the importance of women in society, their influence, and issues that
affect them. Many workplaces make a special mention about
International Women’s Day through internal newsletters or notices,
or by handing out promotional material focusing on the day.
Events will be take place in Pakistan including a mega event is being
organized by National Press Club in collaboration with British High
Commission and United Nations Information Center.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) are organizing a
conference on International Women’s Day with friends from across the
country to celebrate the contribution and struggle of women human
rights defenders (HRDs) in Pakistan on March 8.
Women Action Forum would hold a memorial session to pay
tribute to renowned women activist Nigar Ahmed who passed away few
days back.