Towards building a future for all
Karachi
March 13, 2021
The theme for this International Women’s Day focused on an equal future, prioritising effective participation by women in every field while living in the time of the global Covid-19 pandemic. However, the question in this part of the world would remain the same and it is whether any real change would be possible in our society keeping in view the persistence of all the old barriers. Achieving gender equality and ensuring women empowerment would remain a farce until all these barriers are not removed. The dream of creating an inclusive society could be realised after having soul-searching at every level.
Social ‘inclusivity’ or ‘inclusiveness’ is the incorporation of all individuals, regardless of their background, in every sphere of life – whether social,