The National Commission for the Dignity of Women is playing an effective role in preventing incidents of gender-based violence, Nilufar Bakhtiar's address to the participants of the cycle rally

Islamabad. December 4 (APP): Chairperson of the National Commission for the Dignity of Women Nilofar Bakhtiar has said that there are many cases of gender-based violence. doing. He expressed these views on the National Commission for the Dignity of Women (NCSW) and Right to Play organized by the 16-day international campaign to end gender-based violence on Sunday, raising awareness against incidents of violence against women. Addressing the participants of the cycle rally for support. In this event, girls from all over Islamabad participated in cycling, running and walking on Jinnah Avenue. Chairperson of the National Commission for the Dignity of Women, Nilofar Bakhtiar, while highlighting the importance of this 16-day activity, said that there are many cases of gender-based violence, but there are many cases in Pakistan which unfortunately have not been given attention. . Nilufar Bakhtiar also commented on Pakistan's low international position in the Gender Discrimination Index and the steps being taken by the commission at the moment. He said that now we have to reject violence against women. Chairman CDA Captain (Rtd) Muhammad Usman Younis was the chief guest on this occasion. In his speech, he spoke about the importance of the position of women in the society. Chairman CDA Muhammad Usman Yunus spoke to the participants on the importance of women's position in the society. He appreciated the organization of the event and encouraged and requested the Chairperson to organize such activities more often. He also spoke about the number and extent of safe spaces available for women. He assured cooperation with the National Commission for Dignity of Women in organizing sports events for the participation and encouragement of women. They also discussed setting a target for women empowerment for Pakistan and the need for efforts to achieve this target. The event was also attended by Sharmila Farooqui, Country Head of UN Women, who also rode a bike on the entire route of Jinnah Avenue.\932