RWU celebrates International Women’s Day

Rawalpindi:Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), in collaboration with SOS Foundation, organised an event to commemorate International Women’s Day.

Senior parliamentarian Tahira Aurangzeb was the chief guest at the event. Addressing to the audience, the chief guest highlighted the significance of women’s education, empowerment, and equal rights. Tahira Aurangzeb reinforced the idea that every day is a Women’s Day, she praised Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, for her remarkable efforts in transforming the province, and highlighted the “Suthra Punjab” initiative.

"Just as a woman nurtures her home, Maryam Nawaz is beautifying the Punjab province," she added. Tahira further underscored the crucial role of education in economic and social progress, and encouraged students to pursue education with determination. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Anila Kamal in her welcoming address emphasized the need to accelerate actions rather than mere discussions on women’s rights. She highlighted the ‘Each One, Teach One’ initiative, urging every student of Rawalpindi Women University to educate at least one illiterate individual.