By Wajahat Ali Khan:
Last week, at the evening of 8th of March on “International Women’s Day”, the international women’s British organisations (IWBO) organised an Iftar dinner, which was attended by a large number of women from all walks of life. The event was hosted by IWBO Founder and Chairperson Samreen Chaudhery. While the chief guest of the event was Syed Qamar Raza, Chairman of the “Overseas Pakistanis Foundation”, and the guest of honour was Sir Stephen Timm MP, UK Minister of State for Racial Equality and Disability. The prestigious event was attended by Naeem Tahir, CEO of “Pakistan Welfare Association”, High Wycombe, Accident Injury Helpline and chairman of Pakistan Community Centre Reading, President of “Third World Solidarity”, Mian Saleem, Shahid Hussain, CEO of “GStones International Properties” and Executive of Sultana, Zafar Iqbal, CEO of Dejaru Events and All About Moi, along with former Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Alderman Mushtaq Lasharie CBE, Founder Chairman of Third World Solidarity, former Deputy Mayor of Hounslow, human rights activist IWBO west London’s president solicitor Hina Mir, IWBO’s senior president and senior Journalist Shagufta Nasreen, Amad Hassan CEO Minuteman press Oxford & entrepreneur also attended the event. Addressing the event, speakers highlighted the importance of International Women’s Day and said that this day inspires women and girls to pursue education, leadership roles, and careers in all fields. It helps build confidence and encourages future generations to break barriers. The day unites people worldwide in supporting women’s rights. Events, campaigns, and discussions help create a shared commitment to improving conditions for women everywhere and gives honours the social, economic, cultural, and political contributions of women throughout history and today. From scientists and leaders to teachers and community organisers, it recognises the impact women have made in shaping society. The speakers said that seeing the large number of British Pakistani women at this function today, it is certain that Pakistani women are not behind anyone.
