Awantipora, Mar 10: While highlighting the issues and challenges faced by women leaders as well as acknowledge their contribution, office of the Dean Student's Welfare Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora today organised the valedictory function of the 3-Day celebrations on the occasion of International Women's Day 2021.
Speaking during the event, Vice Chancellor Prof. Mushtaq A. Siddiqi who was also the Chief Guest congratulated the Dean of Students, Dr. Anisa Jan for successfully conducting the three day event to celebrate the International Women’s Day. While speaking on the theme, ‘Women in Leadership’ he reiterated that the dearth of women in leadership is a global issue and we need to work towards improving the same. Prof. Siddiqi emphasized the creation of gender-sensitive systems across institutions.
While introducing the theme ‘Women in Leadership’ Sr. Asst. Prof Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dr. Monisa Qadiri sensitised the audience towards the abysmal presence of women in leadership positions across different sectors and the need to change the status quo.
Dr. Zahida Shah, a leading medical practitioner in women's wellness stressed upon the need to recognise the health issues specific to women’s health and work towards creating comprehensive support systems to help women sail through this.
Also speaking on the occasion was Shahana Butt, Correspondent Press TV who called upon the young generation to the change the patriarchal mindset and bring the idea of justice to society.
During the event, Yamin Ayaz, Fabeeha Hussain and Rahat-Ul-Ain were the student speakers and covered various themes.
Asst Prof Department of English, Isma Hamid presented a brief report of the three day event and Asst Prof Electronics and Communication Engineering Baziga Yousuf proposed the vote of thanks.
