“Empowering Kashmir: International Conference Spotlights Women, Youth, and Diaspora Impact”

The conference served as a crucial platform for in-depth dialogues and insightful discussions.

ISLAMABAD: JKSDM International and Youth Council Pakistan joined forces to host a significant International Conference centered on “The Role of Women, Youth, and Diaspora on Kashmir.” Held in Islamabad, the event attracted distinguished leaders, experts, and advocates committed to delving into the multifaceted contributions and perspectives of women, youth, and the diaspora in the context of the Kashmir region.

The conference served as a crucial platform for in-depth dialogues and insightful discussions, fostering a profound understanding of the pivotal roles played by these segments of society in the Kashmir region. Eminent speakers from diverse backgrounds shared their expertise, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for advancing the involvement of women, youth, and the diaspora in shaping the future landscape of Kashmir.

Key speakers at the event included Chief Guest Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights & Women Empowerment; Lt. General (R) Senator Abdul Qayyum Malik; Councillor Yasmin Dar, Lord Mayor of Manchester, UK; Majid Khan, Lord Mayor of Stoke On Trent, UK; Raja Najabat Hussain, Chairman JKSDM International; Col. (R) Mohammad Mahroof, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister AJK; Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director CISS AJK; Sardar Sadiq Khan, Chairman JKSDM EU; Rehana Khan, Chairperson Women Commission AJK; Huma Batool, Chairperson Alvir Airways Pakistan; Afshan Tehseen Bajwa, Ex-Chairperson NCRC; Najeeb ul Ghafoor Khan; Dr. Abida Rafique, Research Officer CISS AJK; Sahabzadi Mardia Sultana, Member NCSW; Muhammad Shezad Khan, President Youth Council Pakistan; Abdul Hameed Lone, Vice Chairman FoK International; and Salma Kousar, Anchorperson.

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The conference concluded with a resounding call for sustained collaboration, advocacy, and support to ensure the meaningful inclusion and active participation of women, youth, and the diaspora in ongoing discourse and initiatives concerning Kashmir. The event showcased a collective commitment to advancing the cause of a more inclusive and vibrant Kashmir.