The Role of Female Lawyers in Society
The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the importance role of female lawyers’ in society.
The main focuses of the program were the provision of justice for women, domestic violence and family disputes, inheritance law, women’s rights and the lack of awareness among women about their basic rights.
Moreover, the program underscored issues faced by women in a male dominant society, problems of working women, opportunities for female lawyers in professional career, women’s participation in politics, early child and forced marriages and the significance of education for women.
Ms. Sana Gulzar, a Peshawar based women’s rights activist and lawyer at Peshawar High Court, took part as the studio guest in the show.
Ms. Gulzar said: “In my professional career, approximately 90 percent of the cases are about family issues, which is quite alarming. Our society greatly lacks tolerance, acceptance, and mutual understanding. These are the basic reasons for inharmonic relations in our families.”
A radio report was made the part of the program. The report highlighted the problems and challenges faced by professional lawyers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
A caller took part live in the program. He urged that unless we have not given basic rights to the women in our society, a prosperous and developed society can’t prevail.
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.