CM’s initiatives for safety of women praised

LAHORE:In celebration of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s birthday, the Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) organised an event where her services were lauded.

The event featured Prosecutor General Punjab, Syed Farhad Ali Shah, as the chief guest, along with female students from educational institutions in attendance. In her address, Hina Parvez Butt, Chairperson Punjab Women Protection Authority, highlighted that women and children's issues are the chief minister’s ‘redline.’ Praising her as the ‘Super CM,’ she acknowledged Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s contributions and remarked that on her birthday, the CM prioritised public service by distributing Kissan Cards in Hafizabad. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has initiated several effective programmes for women's protection. During the ceremony, Hina Parvez Butt also announced the launch of new projects under the PWPA, including ‘Peace Ambassador Internship Programme’ and ‘Safe Spaces Reporting Units. ‘The Peace Ambassador Internship Programme aims to educate youngsters to raise awareness against violence towards women. Through this programme, young participants will receive training on women's issues and violence prevention,’ she said. Discussing the establishment of Safe Spaces Reporting Units, Hina Parvez Butt mentioned that these units would be set up in educational institutions to provide immediate and effective protection to affected girls. These units will facilitate prompt communication between victims of violence or blackmail and relevant authorities, ensuring their safety and support, he said.