LAHORE: To mark the Women Day, Nestlé Pakistan, in collaboration with Aurat Foundation are providing inspiring, successful Pakistani women a platform where they could their stories with others.
The theme for the event was “Making it happen: inspirational stories of Pakistani women turning the tide”. Speakers include Fiza Farhan (2015 Forbes ‘30 under 30’ social entrepreneurs list); Muniba Mazari (Artist, Activist, Motivational speaker), Justice (retd.) Nasira Iqbal, Nasreen Zehra (Director, Aurat Foundation) and Mira Phailbus (Educator).
It was moderated by Nadia Jamil. Each speaker told their personal life story that was followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
“There is a business case for gender balance but we believe that gender balance needs to envelop all segments of the society. Women are an integral part of the society and should be an essential part of the workforce, whether it’s formal or informal economy.” said Waqar Ahmad – Head of Corporate Affairs for Nestlé Pakistan.
Nadia Jamil called the panelists “powerhouses” in themselves who had made the lives of other women better. She said she had been influenced by each of the panelists.
