Ambassador Jakob Linulf urges for women empowerment

Staff Writer

Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week urged for women empowerment.

“Let’s continue to empower women and promote gender equality! Today is #InternationalWomensDay. Almost 1 in 3 women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their life,” he tweeted on the International Women Day.

He added: “Denmark works with @UN_Women, @UNFPA and @AmplifyChange to find solutions and support women and girls to take action against #gender-based violence.”

The International Women’s Day was celebrated around the world on March 8 with the aim to highlight women’s achievements, recognising incredible challenges they confront and focus greater attention on their rights promoting gender equality.

It also highlighted the impact of digital gender gap on widening economic and social inequalities and the importance of protecting rights of women and girls in digital spaces.