FDI ED, Commissioner call for special measures for maximum participation of women in polls
QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Executive Director of Forum for Dignity Initiative (FDI) Ms Uzma Yaqoob along with Ms Shayan Imran had meeting with the Commissioner Quetta, Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat here on Wednesday.
During the course of meeting, the matters about preparations of the upcoming general elections, women representation in the voting process were discussed.
They also discussed the accessibility of women, disabled persons and transgenders to the polling stations.
The meeting stressed maximum participation of women voters in the polling stations.
For the purpose, easy access of women should be ensured, it was further stressed.
APP adds: The Office of Commissioner Quetta Division has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Forum for Dignity Initiatives to conduct awareness sessions in educational institutions of Quetta Division regarding the kind treatment and attitudes towards persons with disabilities, transgender and women.
Commissioner Quetta Division Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat and Executive Director Forum for Dignity Initiatives (FDI) Uzma Yaqoob signed the agreement.
The Commissioner’s Office and FDI will collaborate to engage the youth of Quetta Division in climate education, innovation, policy and leadership.
According to the plan, educational institutions in the provincial capital will be selected to hold sessions on climate action.
The memorandum aimed to enhance awareness and strengthen communications about the challenges faced by the province from a rapidly changing climate.
The Commissioner Office will facilitate FDI to get access to the educational institutions of Quetta Division and coordinate with the concerned authorities to ensure the success of the sensitization sessions organized here.
