Pakistani woman appointed as a member to UN

Pakistani woman Fiza Farhan has been named as a member of first ever High-Level Panel of the UN Secretary-General on Women’s Economic Empowerment.

According to local media report Fiza said, “It is indeed an honour for me to represent Pakistan and the women of Pakistan on this prestigious High-Level Panel”.

“It is time that we engage global leadership and galvanize political will to scale actions with measurable impact towards women’s economic empowerment,” she added.

According to a press release by United Nations (UN), the panel will provide recommendations for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to improve economic outcomes for women and promote women’s leadership in driving sustainable and inclusive, environmentally sensitive economic growth.

Fiza Farhan is Chief Executive Officer of Buksh Foundation and Director of Buksh Energy Pvt Ltd.