ISLAMABAD: Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Wednesday said the government has taken several steps to protect women’s rights in the country.
Addressing the fifth Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Asia Regional Conference 2019, she said women’s representation at every forum is being ensured in Pakistan according to the constitution.
The minister said implementation of laws for the protection of rights of women and children is very necessary and the government also working on the implementation of women harassment laws and prevention of gender discrimination.
Mazari urged the United Nations to take strict note of discriminatory behavior against women in the world and ensure their inclusion in decision and policy-making and other consultation engagements for fruitful results.
She also advised data of women should be collected for future planning and decision making.