Call to protect women’s rights

LAHORE: A consortium of NGOs has demanded legislation on the protection of rights of female workers in factories, brick kilns, domestic and lady health workers, at a ceremony held at a local hall in Lahore.

Dr Rubina Saghal said March 8 celebrates the beginning of the global women’s movement. On this day, a century ago women collectively raised their voice for the right to vote and be part of the political process, for employment and employment opportunities, for equal rights, she said.

Khawar Mumtaz presented the resolution and said, “We stand in solidarity with Mazdoor Khawateen in their demands for recognition, in their struggle for equal wages.” Lala Rukh and Nigar Ahmed said: “We pay tribute to all of them as torchbearers of our cause. Their spirit lives on; the torch they helped to light is alive in us all. .”

Naila Naz said, “On this International Women’s Day, we pledge to support the uncounted millions of home-based workers and unpaid family helpers in rural areas and demand they be acknowledged in national databases.”