Senate Chairman calls for comprehensive approach to advance cause of girls’ education
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani has emphasized adopting a comprehensive strategy to advance the cause of girls’ education.
Speaking at the concluding session of the two-day International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities, held in Islamabad today (Sunday), he stressed the need for a collaborative approach involving resource development, community engagement, and infrastructural improvements. He highlighted the importance of building well-equipped schools and raising community awareness to break cultural barriers and promote the value of education.
He also underscored the significance of scholarships for marginalized girls to provide them with financial support to pursue their education. Gillani assured that the Senate of Pakistan would back all efforts to eliminate obstacles to girls’ education through improved legislation, robust oversight, and partnerships with educators and international organizations.PM Office Hosts Highlights Efforts to Empower Girls in Pakistan
Secretary General of Rabita Alam-e-Islami, Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, emphasized that Muslim scholars from all schools of thought unanimously support girls’ education and have dispelled related misconceptions. He expressed commitment to transforming the Islamabad Declaration into a tangible and sustainable international charter.
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to providing quality education to every child, emphasizing that girls’ education is both a moral duty and an economic necessity.
Nobel Peace Laureate Malala Yousafzai urged the global community to address the crisis of girls’ education, highlighting that educated women are essential for building thriving societies.
She expressed sorrow over the destruction of Gaza’s education system, where 90% of schools have been destroyed, and condemned the loss of Palestinian children’s lives and futures.
Malala also voiced concerns about the state of girls in Afghanistan, stating that the country’s policies are inconsistent with Islamic teachings. She called on Muslim leaders to advocate for the rights of Afghan women and girls, emphasizing the importance of allowing them to shape their own futures.
The conference concluded with the signing of several international partnership agreements to further the cause of girls’ education.
