ISLAMABAD:Balochistan Woman Ombudsman Sabira Islam called on Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Dr Rubaba Khan Buledi on Saturday.
During the meeting, Sabira Islam informed that the steps were being taken to curb women harassment in Balochistan.
Dr Rubaba Khan Buledi said the role of the Provincial Woman Ombudsman Secretariat was crucial for the protection of women rights, adding that the traditional mindset should also be changed besides making legislation for protection of women rights.
The laws exists to prevent harassment, gender based violence, protection of inheritance rights but there is a lack of implementation over these laws, she said.
She said the protection of women rights was essential for foundation of a developed society. Dr Rubaba said that effective and comprehensive measures need to be taken to curb harassment.
On the occasion, Woman Ombudsman Sabira Islam informed the Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi about the performance of her organization.
She said that measures were being taken to enhance awareness in all the districts of Balochistan for anti-harassment and its scope was being gradually increased.
The ombudsman was pursuing a zero tolerance policy on harassment of women and no concession would be given to anyone in this regard, she said.
Sabira Islam expressed the hope that with the assistance of the ministry of Law regarding the implementation of anti-harassment laws, the ongoing measures in Balochistan would be further improved and made more effective.