HYDERABAD:A special session was organized with rural women at village Soomar Mallah, Union Council 160 on the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women to highlight their role in agriculture, food security and family well-being.
The event was organized by the deputy directorate of the women development department, Hyderabad in collaboration with the Voice of Human Development Organization and Hamdam Foundation.
According to a handout issued here on Thursday, the deputy director women development Samina Abbasi and Bibi Yasmeen Shah attended the event as special guests.
During the session, they interacted with rural women farmers, listened to their problems and appreciated their important contribution to food security, agriculture and strengthening families. They said the Sindh government was committed to implement the Beijing+30 agenda and empowering rural women through education, skills development and economic opportunities.
President Hamdam Foundation Shoukat Soomro said rural women in Sindh were at the forefront of dealing with climate change but had the least access to resources. He said Hamdam Foundation would continue its efforts to connect rural women and girls with climate education and livelihood opportunities.
Community leader Mustafa Mallah thanked the women development department and partner organizations for reaching remote villages like Somar Mallah and highlighting the issues faced by hard working rural women.
A large number of women attended the session and shared their challenges related to water, healthcare, education and agriculture.
The event concluded with a collective commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous future for rural women.