The aim this time it to facilitate women of all ages who are either entrepreneurs or striving entrepreneurs with a workshop on social media marketing enhancing financial independence and personal growth. Women matters aims to be the change, a place for women to heard, a place for women to grow and a foundation for a change that is our way.
"Every year on women’s day I wanted to do more than just celebrate, have an exhibition, cut cake and attend seminars. I would see awards being given to woman of substance across Pakistan and thought why can’t all these MNCs and organisations identify and acknowledge woman of substance from Multan or South Punjab? Yesterday my friend Saima my co admin who does her flagship women’s day Event at Ramada every year gave Multan Matters the opportunity to award not only the woman of substance but also the incredible unsung heroes of the region. We were honoured to have the acting counsel general of US Consulate General Lahore Kathleen Gabilisco to be with us as guest of honour.
Not only the award ceremony we had a self defence workshop for women to learn skills on protecting themselves. The aim this time was to facilitate women of all ages who are either entrepreneurs or striving entrepreneurs with a workshop on social media marketing enhancing financial independence and personal growth.
We are Grateful to Mukhtar A. Sheikh Hospital to have arranged a session on women health issues. We also organised a clay art work session which acts as therapy to reduce negative mood and anxiety and along with it was an exhibition arranged by Ramada with high tea and live qawali performance. I hope the women of Multan enjoyed as much as we enjoyed planning it and we understand there is room of improvement and we promise to do better InshAllah," said Filza Mumtaz, founder of Multan Matters and CEO of the craft based organisation Shah's Embroideries.
Awardees
Women of Substance
Meet Zahida Sarfraz: "Trailblazing Taxation Expert"
Bushra Waqas Khan: "Celebrating resilience and strength through art"
Nabila Faran Baig: "Dedicated civil servant and advocate for human rights"
Suraiya Multanikar: "Icon of women's empowerment through music"
Prof. Dr. Saiqa Imtiaz Asif: "Trailblazing academic promoting gender equity"
Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh: "Compassion in action for the underprivileged"
Shazia Shabbir: "Breaking stereotypes and empowering women in sports"
Mrs Farrukh Mukhtar: "Championing Women's Rights for Over Five Decades: The Inspiring Legacy of Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar"
Unsung Heroes
Muneeza Butt: "Empowering Women's Mental Health: Muneeza Butt, Clinical Psychologist and Women's Protection Officer"
Salma Aslam: “From Orphan to Assistant Director: Salma Aslam's Inspiring Journey of Empowering Children at SOS Multan"
Mehr F Husain: "Unleashing the Power of Women's Voices: Mehr F Husain, Media Consultant and Founder of ZUKA Books"
Nabila Faran Baig: “Empowering Society Through Public Service: Nabila Faran Baig, Dedicated Civil Servant and Advocate for Human Rights"
Wajeeha Muneer: “Breaking Boundaries on the Pitch: Wajeeha Muneer, Rising Star of Pakistani Women's Cricket"
Gul Aswa: "Shattering Stereotypes and Forging a Path for Women's Cricket in Pakistan"
Zahida Qureshi: “Celebrating Disability Rights Advocacy: Zahida Qureshi, Founder President of Society for Special Persons”