Pakistan Embassy Commemorates International Women’s Day with An Inspiring Event Celebrating Women Leaders

Press Release

Ankara, 08th March 2024

PAKISTAN EMBASSY COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH AN INSPIRING EVENT CELEBRATING WOMEN LEADERS

To commemorate International Women’s Day, an event under the theme ‘Celebrating Women Leaders’ was organised by Pakistan Embassy in Ankara with the participation of prominent international women leaders from diverse fields of life including politics, diplomacy, education, sports and media.

The event featured inspirational keynote speeches by Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkiye H.E Dr. Yousaf Junaid , Member Turkish Parliament H.E Serap Yazici Ozbudun, Vice Rector Ankara University Prof. Dr Yasemin Kepenekci, Spouse of Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister and President DMEDD (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spouses Solidarity Association) Prof. Dr Sebnem Akcapar, renowned gender expert Prof. Feride Acar, President Spouse Head of Mission (SHOM) Association Ms. Louma Kabalan Moallem and Turkish archer Ms. Gizem Girismen, followed by an interactive session over lunch. Besides the speakers, the event was attended by 45 women leaders from different spheres of life.

In his speech, Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkiye paid rich tribute to the invaluable contribution of women to society, economy and culture. He stated that in Islam women are held in high esteem as they are the real architects of the society. While appreciating Turkish first lady H.E Emine Erdogan’s vision of ‘strong women, strong family, strong society’, the ambassador stated that it is important that we work together to dismantle barriers that still hold women back, shatter glass ceilings and create an equitable world for our future generations.

Speaking on the occasion, Member Turkish Parliament H.E Serap Yazici Ozbudun highlighted that it is imperative to establish comprehensive support mechanism to ensure that women have equal access to opportunities in every area from education to employment. Vice Rector Ankara University Prof. Dr Yasemin Kepenekci underscored the importance of education in setting the foundation for equal opportunity and ability to advocate for equal rights. President DMEDD Prof. Dr. Sebnem Akcapar reiterated on the importance of women empowerment and participation in professional life as a pre-requisite for sustainable growth. Prof. Feride Acar emphasized on engagement and support from men as a critical factor in achieving the goal of gender equality.

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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DR. ARIF ALVI ON THE OCCASION OF THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION DAY

Every year, on the 5th of January, we renew our support for the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day in 1949, the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) unanimously adopted a resolution affirming the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people through a free and impartial plebiscite under the auspices of the United Nations.

The right to self-determination is a cardinal principle of international law, upheld in numerous core United Nations Treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. For decades, it has been reaffirmed by the UN General Assembly in its annual resolution on self-determination. However, the last 76 years of India’s occupation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are a sad story of repression of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

India is trying to consolidate its occupation of IIOJK. The Indian Supreme Court’s judgement of 11 December 2023 on the status of this disputed territory is the latest step in this direction. India is trying to subjugate the Kashmiris through such oppressive tactics further. It continues to deny their inalienable right to self-determination and live with freedom and dignity.

Today’s commemoration is aimed at reminding the international community of its responsibility towards the oppressed Kashmiri people. The United Nations must honour the commitments that it made 75 years ago and support the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination.

Pakistan remains determined to play its role in supporting the right to self-determination of Kashmiris through a free and impartial plebiscite as per the United Nations Security Council resolutions. Our strong and steadfast moral, political and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people will continue till the realisation of this inalienable right.

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The Embassy of

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Ankara, Türkiye