Shehla Raza calls for discouraging violence against women

• The program was aimed at creating awareness on outdated customs, end of violence against women.
• Women had played vital role in political, economic and social development of our country.

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Women Development Syeda Shehla Raza on Thursday called for discouraging inhuman treatment meted out with women and all sort of violence against women to steer society towards path of development and prosperity.

She said this while addressing an awareness program as a chief guest at Sindh Scouts Auditorium here, said a statement.

She said that early child marriage restraint act 2013, and rules pertaining to end violence against women were being strictly implemented in Sindh.

The provincial Minister said that civil society and all segments of the society have to play positive and practical role to achieve this goal.

She said that women had played vital role in political, economic and social development of our country.

She added that it would not be less than a tragedy, if women were ignored at any level.

She said that legal assistance was being presented to women in need, while trained psychic therapist were also providing counseling for rehabilitation and addressing the emotional or mental unease of affected women under women development department.

On the occasion, She also announced to launch a massive campaign for women rights under her department and directed officials of the department to organize such programs in schools and colleges throughout the province.

The program was aimed at creating awareness on outdated customs, end of violence against women.