Lahore (Qasim Ali)
Kinnaird Centre for Learning and Cultural Development (KCLCD) at Kinnaird College for Women hosted an empowering session titled “Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women for a Sustainable Future.” The session aimed to address the challenges women face in achieving sustainable development goals and provide them with strategies and tools to overcome these obstacles.
The event featured a distinguished panel of female leaders from various fields who shared their experiences and insights on women empowerment and how they can break the barriers. The session was graced by the presence of Ms. Maha Jamil, Director KCLCD, Kinnaird College for Women, who addressed the audience as the Chief Guest.
Mr. Rizwan Anwar, Global Youth Ambassador of the United Nations, also participated in the session as the Guest of Honor. The panelists included Ms. Tayaba Asad, Ayesha Khadim Dogar, Ms. Swera, Ms. Maryam Yaqoob, and Ms. Nabiha Rubab, who shared their thoughts with the audience on women empowerment and how they can break the barriers.
The panelists discussed various issues that women face in society, including gender-based discrimination, lack of education, and societal stereotypes. They also shared their personal stories of how they overcame these obstacles and achieved success in their respective fields. The panelists emphasized the need to empower women by providing them with equal opportunities, access to education, and the right skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
The session was attended by students, faculty, and staff of Kinnaird College for Women and was a resounding success in spreading awareness and advocating for women’s empowerment. KCLCD aims to continue organizing such events in the future to create a platform for women to voice their concerns and provide them with the necessary support to break the barriers and achieve their goals.
