The Institute of Social and Cultural Studies in collaboration with Hope Alive Welfare Organization conducted a seminar titled "Gender-Based Violence" at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU).
The seminar highlighted the various issues of violence against women and children, emphasizing the need for education, employment, and legal assistance to support the women.
Additional Secretary South Punjab,Farooq Dogar highlighted ongoing initiatives by the South Punjab Secretariat,including the establishment of the region's first "Anti-Rape Crisis Cell" at Nishtar Hospital, Multan and the operationalization of the first violence against women center in the city.
Plans to expand similar facilities to Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan were also announced,he added. They emphasized the importance of research, awareness and community-driven initiatives to combat gender-based violence effectively.
The event concluded with a strong call for collaboration among government institutions, educational establishments, and welfare organizations to eradicate violence against women and children and promote a culture of safety and empowerment.
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