{"id":24923,"date":"2023-12-08T18:43:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=24923"},"modified":"2023-12-08T18:43:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:43:33","slug":"un-women-and-norwegian-embassy-host-prestigious-award-ceremony-recognizing-champions-of-gender-equality-and-women-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/un-women-and-norwegian-embassy-host-prestigious-award-ceremony-recognizing-champions-of-gender-equality-and-women-empowerment\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Women and Norwegian Embassy Host Prestigious Award Ceremony Recognizing Champions of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24924\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/UN_Women_Norway.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/UN_Women_Norway.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/UN_Women_Norway-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>ISLAMABAD: UN Women, in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan, successfully hosted an event \u201c#KoiJawaazNahi: Step Up For Gender Equality to acknowledge and celebrate the champions of gender equality and women empowerment.\u00a0 The event held at the Norwegian Ambassador\u2019s Residence, marked the culmination of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign, underscoring the imperative to address and eradicate violence against women and girls.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>The event aimed to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable campaign and progress made in fulfilling pledges and commitments towards gender equality. By bringing together key stakeholders, influencers, and advocates, the gathering sought to foster dialogue, exchange ideas, and inspire collective action.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3nXLKtLaS5\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/orange-the-world-end-violence-against-women-now-eu-un-women-activism\/\">Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now &#8211; EU, UN Women Activism<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now &#8211; EU, UN Women Activism&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/orange-the-world-end-violence-against-women-now-eu-un-women-activism\/embed\/#?secret=dHCjexldCx#?secret=3nXLKtLaS5\" data-secret=\"3nXLKtLaS5\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Dr Noor Khan \u2013 Acting Head of Mission in her welcome note said, \u201cThe #KoiJawaazNahi event serves as a testament to the collective determination to create a world where every woman and girl can live free from violence and discrimination. It is crucial to recognize the strides we have made while reinforcing our commitment to addressing the challenges that persist.\u201d<\/h5>\n<h5>While addressing the audiences, Sharmeela Rassool the Country Representative of UN Women Pakistan, \u201cOn this day of celebrating the remarkable pledges made in 2023 for gender equality and women empowerment, let us reaffirm our dedication to dismantling barriers. Achieving gender equality is a shared responsibility\u2014let&#8217;s rise to the occasion by challenging stereotypes, fostering inclusion, and empowering each and every individual\u201d.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"fgk3ZeOTWT\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/national-gender-data-portal-developed-by-un-women-nscw-to-collect-data-on-gender-statistics-inaugurated\/\">\u2018National Gender Data Portal\u2019 developed by UN Women &#038; (NSCW) to Collect Data on Gender Statistics Inaugurated<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;\u2018National Gender Data Portal\u2019 developed by UN Women &#038; (NSCW) to Collect Data on Gender Statistics Inaugurated&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/national-gender-data-portal-developed-by-un-women-nscw-to-collect-data-on-gender-statistics-inaugurated\/embed\/#?secret=QVxOthbymA#?secret=fgk3ZeOTWT\" data-secret=\"fgk3ZeOTWT\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international civil society-led annual campaign. It commences from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day, indicating that violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide.<\/h5>\n<h5>As a crucial component of its ongoing commitment to advance Sustainable Development Goal 5, UN Women launched the #StepUpForGenderEquality social media campaign on International Women&#8217;s Day.<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>During this initiative, UN Women actively gathered commitments and pledges from leaders across diverse sectors to participate in the #StepUpForGenderEquality challenge. The aim was to encourage leaders to take proactive steps in support of gender equality and inspire others, including change-makers and individuals, to exhibit collective leadership in addressing this vital cause.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bS4cntIdfR\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/unodc-established-one-stop-women-and-juvenile-facilitation-center-in-gujranwala-supported-by-the-government-of-norway\/\">UNODC established One-Stop Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center in Gujranwala!  Supported by the Government of Norway<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;UNODC established One-Stop Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center in Gujranwala!  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