C8: Women in Frontline Roles: Breaking Barriers and Leading Change in Pakistan
- The government, private
sector companies, and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) should
actively support and encourage women to take on leadership positions,
breaking societal barriers and inspiring change across industries.
- Employers in both public and
private sectors must invest in creating inclusive workplaces that include
mother’s rooms, childcare centres and infrastructure that fosters a
healthy work-life balance for working mothers.
- Community organisations and
social enterprises should focus on empowering women in underserved areas
by providing skills training, financial literacy programmes and job
opportunities, enabling them to join and thrive in the workforce.
- Policymakers and economic
planners should prioritise developing a care economy that values and
supports women’s unpaid labour, ensuring that women’s economic
contributions are recognised and adequately supported.
- Public institutions and
private companies should implement policies that provide equal employment
opportunities for women, ensuring that workplaces are diverse and
inclusive.
- Agricultural boards and labour
unions should advocate for fair wages for the 60-70% of women working in
the agricultural sector, recognising their contributions and ensuring they
receive equitable compensation.
- Educational institutions,
tech companies, and training centres should collaborate to enable women to
enter and excel in high-tech fields, offering scholarships, mentorship,
and training programmes to bridge the gender gap in technology.
- Government, private sector
and civil society must work together to implement comprehensive strategies
that promote women’s empowerment, focusing on education, healthcare,
financial inclusion and legal protection.
- Community leaders, mentors
and educational institutions should inspire and empower women to make
decisions that advance their personal and professional lives.
