Women’s Rights and the Significance of Celebrating International Women’s Day
The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) discussed the rights of women in Pakistani society and the significance of celebrating International Women’s day in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
The show cast a look at the role of awareness campaigns for women’s rights, their constitutional rights and rights of women in Islam. Moreover, the aim and vision of celebrating International Women’s Day throughout the globe, the acknowledgement of women’s rights and services and the representation of women in different walks of life was debated.
Furthermore the program included discussions on the role of women in economic development, politics and social change, honor killing, family issues, the deficient education and career opportunities for women and the hurdles faced by them in daily life.
Ms. Shaista Hakeem, a Peshawar based journalist, took part as the studio guest in the show.
Ms. Hakeem said: “Although the number of honor killings has increased immensely in KP, many cases aren’t reported as such for it would bring shame upon the victims’ families. Government should come up with firm legislation to ban honor killings. The few laws that exist are not implemented seriously. We must overcome this issue otherwise the number of cases will rise day by day.”
A radio report was made the part of the program, which outlined the success and issues of women in Peshawar.
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.