{"id":42922,"date":"2025-02-28T09:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=42922"},"modified":"2025-03-08T20:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T20:15:12","slug":"copairs-seminar-on-women-empowerment-justice-ayesha-malik-assures-support-for-million-women-empowerment-romina-emphasizes-role-in-cliamate-actions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/copairs-seminar-on-women-empowerment-justice-ayesha-malik-assures-support-for-million-women-empowerment-romina-emphasizes-role-in-cliamate-actions\/","title":{"rendered":"COPAIR&#8217;s Seminar on Women Empowerment : Justice Ayesha Malik Assures Support for Million Women Empowerment &#8211; Romina Emphasizes Role in Cliamate Actions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43400\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar-218x150.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>Islamabad, February 27, 2025 \u2013 Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam here on Thursday highlighted the critical role of women in combating climate change, stressing the importance of gender-inclusive climate policies.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a seminar titled &#8220;Empower Her Empower Pakistan,&#8221; Ms. Romina emphasized that women often have less access to essential resources, decision-making platforms, and adaptive technologies, which makes them more vulnerable to climate-related shocks. She called for the recognition of this disparity as the first step in designing effective, inclusive climate policies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The seminar, hosted by COPAIR (Center of Pakistan and International Relations), served as a vital platform for advancing gender-responsive climate action. Chairperson Amna Munawwar Awan was also present at the occasion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43401\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Justice-Ayesha-Malik.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Justice-Ayesha-Malik.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Justice-Ayesha-Malik-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Chairperson Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) <b>Fauzia Viqar<\/b><\/span><\/span> and Representative of Turkish Republic of North Cyprus , Ms Dilsod Senol also participated in the seminar and shared her views.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\"> The first ever female Justice in Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Ayesha Malik<\/span><\/strong> also graced the event with her presence and shared her views on the topic. She said, &#8221; <span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\">Pakistan is a country where every girl and woman can thrive. She expressed her resolute commitment to justice and equality for women across Pakistan. She was so articulate in expressing her perspective on the challenges women still face in some areas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\"> She assured her support for\u00a0 I Million Women Empowerment Program of COPAIR at the Women&#8217;s Leaders Conference.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"jRptL7uIA7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/speakers-at-pre-cop29-conference-in-islamabad-call-for-collective-efforts-to-mitigate-the-disaster-risks-of-climate-change\/\">Speakers at Pre-COP29 Conference in Islamabad Call for Collective Efforts to Mitigate the Disaster Risks of Climate Change<\/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;Speakers at Pre-COP29 Conference in Islamabad Call for Collective Efforts to Mitigate the Disaster Risks of Climate Change&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/speakers-at-pre-cop29-conference-in-islamabad-call-for-collective-efforts-to-mitigate-the-disaster-risks-of-climate-change\/embed\/#?secret=GQ1akmEj7b#?secret=jRptL7uIA7\" data-secret=\"jRptL7uIA7\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ms. Romina also praised COPAIR&#8217;s ongoing initiatives, particularly those focused on empowering women and youth. She commended the Climate Ambassador Program, which has empowered over 10,000 students from national and international universities, and expressed her appreciation for COPAIR\u2019s 1 Million Women Empowerment Program, which is working to amplify the voices and roles of women in climate action.<\/p>\n<p>Participants, including policy-makers, climate experts, activists, and students attended the event to discuss strategies for strengthening women&#8217;s roles in climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation efforts, with the aim of fostering a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42925\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-27-at-1.00.01-PM1-e1740733714432.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"312\" \/>&#8220;Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it is a social and economic challenge that disproportionately impacts women, particularly those in vulnerable and marginalized communities. Addressing these challenges requires a gender-inclusive approach that ensures women are not just beneficiaries but active agents of climate resilience and policy-making,&#8221; Ms. Romina stated.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Romina outlined the profound impact of climate change on women, particularly those living in rural areas, who bear the brunt of climate-induced disasters. From prolonged droughts that affect agricultural productivity to floods that displace entire communities and extreme weather events that disrupt livelihoods, the effects of climate change are deeply gendered.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"tTQV3HueWx\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/govt-fully-committed-to-empowering-a-digital-pakistan-ahsan-iqbal-conference-hosted-by-irs-copair\/\">Govt fully committed to Empowering a Digital Pakistan, Ahsan Iqbal @ Conference hosted by IRS &#038; COPAIR<\/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;Govt fully committed to Empowering a Digital Pakistan, Ahsan Iqbal @ Conference hosted by IRS &#038; COPAIR&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/govt-fully-committed-to-empowering-a-digital-pakistan-ahsan-iqbal-conference-hosted-by-irs-copair\/embed\/#?secret=FEy2hXIFu4#?secret=tTQV3HueWx\" data-secret=\"tTQV3HueWx\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>PM&#8217;s aide further emphasized that women\u2019s leadership in climate adaptation and resilience-building is not just necessary\u2014it is transformative. &#8220;Across Pakistan, women are leading community-driven initiatives in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and disaster risk reduction. Their contributions must be recognized, supported, and scaled up,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ms. Romina also noted the importance of capacity-building programs, financial inclusion, and skills development, which are essential to empowering women with the tools needed to combat climate challenges effectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, the Prime Minister\u2019s aide acknowledged that while there is growing recognition of gender-responsive climate policies, challenges remain in translating policy frameworks into impactful grassroots action.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Implementation gaps, lack of gender-disaggregated data, and insufficient financial support continue to hinder the effectiveness of these policies,&#8221; she stated and stressed that overcoming these barriers would require strengthening institutional mechanisms, ensuring meaningful participation of women in climate governance, and fostering multi-sectoral collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43402\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COPAIR-Women-Seminar-1-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\u201cClimate justice must be at the heart of all policy decisions,\u201d Ms. Romina asserted. &#8220;Equitable access to resources, technology, and decision-making platforms can empower women to become key stakeholders in climate solutions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She pointed out that ensuring climate finance mechanisms, adaptation programs, and mitigation strategies incorporate gender perspectives is essential for fostering long-term, inclusive sustainability. Additionally, she underlined the importance of climate literacy in addressing these issues.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As we move forward, we must reaffirm our commitment to integrating gender equality into climate action. Women are not just victims of climate change\u2014they are solution providers, leaders, and change-makers,&#8221; Ms. Romina concluded. &#8220;Together, through collaborative efforts and inclusive policies, we can bridge the gap between policy and practice, ensuring a just and resilient future for all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She said the seminar provided a platform for discussions on integrating gender equality into climate policy and addressing the unique challenges faced by women due to climate change.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zdJYPvcnoR\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-february-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 February 2025<\/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;Pakistan in the World \u2013 February 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-february-2025\/embed\/#?secret=wbQfiW8KwB#?secret=zdJYPvcnoR\" data-secret=\"zdJYPvcnoR\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, February 27, 2025 \u2013 Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam here on Thursday highlighted the critical role of women in combating climate change, stressing the importance of gender-inclusive climate policies. 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