TEDxLahoreWomen: Let's Get Inspired By Bold & Brilliant Women Of Pakistan!

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The TEDxLahoreWomen is a platform to meet and greet the inspiring ladies of Pakistan who achieved their goals despite hurdles. It is a place to recognize the unbelievable work championed by Pakistani women in all fields. It aims to create safe spaces where women and girls can come together to share ideas, co-create and expand their communities.

This year, the British Council in Pakistan collaborated with TEDxLahoreWomen to support women through culture, programs, research and partnerships across Pakistan. The British Council collaborates with partners from different sectors to influence legislation and policy that promotes gender equality – in some cases at the local level and in some others at the national level.

The theme of the event was something that really resonates with great achievers among women; Bold & Brilliant TED Women 2019. The platform provided space to those shining ladies who took extraordinary risks and moved forward like true innovators. The TEDxLahoreWomen event celebrated the pioneers and those who tirelessly working and showing up as allies and advocates.

At the Bold & Brilliant event by TEDxLahoreWomen, the inspirational women shared their inspiring and motivational stories to encourage the next generation of young women – and men. So that their talks and performances will boost the confidence of others to think about what we as a community can do to shatter glass ceilings, challenge stereotypes and start new conversations on how we can best support and champion women in Pakistan.

Dr Aneela Darbar, a neurosurgeon, shared her experiences with the audience that people ask her about her profession: is neurosurgery more difficult than rocket science? People also ask her, if it pays a lot. For her, the real question is: does it save lives? It does, and it doesn't.

Another wonderful speaker Amna Zamir, the Additional District & Sessions Judge from #GilgitBaltistan talked about the hardships faced by her in a male-dominated society as well as a profession and how she created a space for herself in the system despite the obstacles. Zamir told audiences that "Determination, hard work and confidence of a woman can defeat the odds."

"When I wanted to study law in college I was told to choose another degree because it would be hard for a woman to travel to Islamabad or Peshawar. I told my father if I can't study law I won't study anything at all. I did it." said Amna Zamir.

The singer and pediatric doctor Masuma Anwar who got international fame because of her Sufi songs and Coke Studio performances, said, "The tenor and timber of my voice was compared to male singers. I didn't care about the memes and was proud: yes, I stand shoulder to shoulder with the best male singers out there."

The TEDxLahoreWomen emphasized that discriminatory social attitudes, beliefs , and social norms can negatively affect women's and girls’ empowerment. It is important to share positive women's attitudes to encourage other women. Such an event helps to understand, explore and influence change in attitudes, as well as foster opportunities for influencing social norms in the longer term.

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Pond's Celebrated Miracle Journey Of 100 Women

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Ponds celebrated the inspiring stories of Pakistan's 100 miraculous women at the Ponds Miracle Gala, held at Mohatta Palace. The grand gala celebrated the life of a Woman as she goes through the many stages of her life.

The 2016's selected 100 women were joined by first two years' 220 to form a miraculous group of best professionals whose stories of struggle and strength is an inspiration for all women.

Ponds saluted the Miracle Woman who is not only managing a professional career but also nurturing her family, running her home and meeting all of the many social obligations that make demands on her time. She is an expert in the fine art of the work-life balance, and she does all this with seamless ease and elegance.

Since 2014, Pond’s Miracle Journey has brought to the forefront such 100 women and celebrated their miraculous lives.

The 10 Mentors who selected the 100 women this year were Aatiqa Lateef, Dr Fehmida Arif, Naheed Mashooqullah, Naila Alladin, Naz Khan, Ronak Lakhani, Safinaz Muneer, Samina Ibrahim, Sana Hashwani and Zeba Bakhtiar. 

Throughout 2016 the Mentors identified and selected the 100 women, their detailed inspiring stories were recorded and shared at the Mohatta Palace Ponds miracle gala.

The event was hosted by Sarmad Khoosat, the award winning writer and director of Manto and Humsafar. Artists Nimra Bucha, Samina Peerzada, Zeba Bakhtiar and NAPA performers contributed to Sarmad’s powerful story.

The famous musical band Noori delighted the crowd with their ever green Manwa Re and the years’ most soulful song Par Chana Dey. Everyone sang along and enjoyed the moment.

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International Women's Day 2016

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The eighth day of March has been acknowledged as International Women’s Day globally. This day echoes women’s development in all walks of life all the way through history.

Throughout the World, women are playing their part for the progress of social, economic, cultural and political attainments. We, as women of modern age, have ample reasons to celebrate this Women’s Day. However, the improvement regarding gender equality has decelerated in many areas in recent times.

In 2014, The World Economic Forum anticipated it would take until 2095 to attain worldwide gender equality. In 2015, it was estimated that an obstruction in the contemptuous stride of improvement meant the gender gap wouldn't be achieved completely until 2133. Its pretty alarming for all of us. 

Now the question is how we can celebrate International Women's Day this year?

The answer is very simple. Let’s stand for gender equality by "Pledging For Parity!"

Every person including all men and women can vow to take a solid step to support gender equality/parity speedily. Just do a simple thing - support women and young girls to accomplish their goals, raise your voice for women’s respect and value in every walk of life, cultivate more wide-ranging and accommodating values, eradicate gender based workplace unfairness and low pays.

Last but not least, lets talk about domestic violence and women trafficking. Stand together against every discrimination.

With such mind-set we can easily speed up the gender parity.

 Happy International ‪‎Women's Day‬ To All OF YOU!





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