International Women’s Day -Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz

Every year, March 8 is marked as International Women’s Day.  The day is celebrated to recognize the achievements of women in different areas of life and to address the vital problems women face worldwide. Women are the epitome of love and compassion and honor us with their presence in every aspect of our lives. They give us strength with their support as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, and friends. Women are the cornerstone of society and families and have always been a source of sacrifice, strength, solidarity, and love. Yet, they remain in a secondary position to men in politics, decision-making, the economy, and education. They face violence and discrimination all over the world.  It has been reported that today, one out of every three women in the world is exposed to different forms of violence, and we are shaken by the news of a murder of a woman, harassment, and rape almost every day. It is therefore imperative to take necessary actions on priority to prevent violence against women. It is high time to recognize the valuable contributions of women in every sphere of life.  We must ensure the participation of women in political, social, cultural, and economic fields.  Let us congratulate and offer our sincere respect to all women around the world on this special day…. 

The writer is working as Assistant Professor, at the Department of Public Administration, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He can be reached at mumtaz86@hotmail.com