Results for “Empowerment” (2)

4 years ago

Pakistani Entrepreneur earns first Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment award

Tanzila Khan, a local disability rights activist and entrepreneur, earned the first-ever Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award at the Prince's Trust Awards 2022, bringing pride to Pakistanis around the world. The Princes Trust is a charitable organisation formed by Charles, Prince of Wales, and the Awards' goal is to provide financial support and enable young people to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Tanzila, who was born in Sialkot and was unable to walk and was confined to a wheelchair, had numerous challenges in the years ahead. Read More…

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4 years ago

International Day of the Girl child: Empowering girls one step at a time

The United Nations has recognised October 11th as International Day of the Girl Child to encourage girls' empowerment and the realisation of their human rights. The Day of the Girl also highlights the issues that girls confront, such as assault, educational inequity, and child marriage. These obstacles are particularly daunting for millions of girls living in nations prone to violence and instability. When women and girls lack power in their families and communities, every shock—whether it's armed conflict, drought, flood, or COVID-19—has a different impact on them than it does… Read More…

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