Celebration of National Women’s Day in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The latest episode of Ranra (light) discussed the significance of National Women’s Day (NWD) and its celebrations in KP.

Other points of discussion included contributions of women to socio-economic development, female rights and responsibilities, Swara, domestic violence, sexual harassment, early child marriages, lack of education, political and social awareness among women, and female entrepreneurships in KP. Moreover, the program also highlighted different challenges faced by the women in society.

Two Peshawar based social activists, Ms. Saima Inayat and Mr. Maqsood Anwar, were the in-studio guests.

Ms. Inayat said: “NWD is observed with an aim to show respect to women and highlight their valuable contributions. We need to educate our sisters in rural areas on priority basis about their rights given the rise in the cases of honor killings, domestic violence, Swara, and child marriages.”

Mr. Maqsood said: “There is a lack of education and the religious and cultural limitations don’t allow a woman to live her life according to her own will. Though Islam stresses upon equal rights of both male and female, unfortunately religion is misinterpreted by some so-called religious clerics thus denying the women their basic rights.”

A radio report shed light on the celebration of NWD in different parts of KP and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Two listeners participated live in the program. They discussed the importance of women’s participation in different walks of life and urged government to improve female education in FATA.

About Sabawoon

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.