07/03/2026
🌸 International Women’s Day Celebration 2026 🌸
The International Women’s Day seminar featured a welcome address by Dr. Imran Pasha, Dean of the Faculty of Food, Nutrition, and Home Sciences, who appreciated the efforts to promote awareness about women’s rights, health, and empowerment. The preamble of the activity was presented by Prof. Dr. Beenish Israr, Director of the Institute of Home Sciences, highlighting the importance of celebrating International Women's Day and the role of academic institutions in empowering women.
The Institute of Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, proudly celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”
The event featured inspiring discussions on women’s rights, legal awareness, and women’s health. We were honored to host Guest of Honor Uzma Jabeen Raja (MPA Punjab) and Dr. Najma Afzal, who shared valuable insights on women’s rights and government initiatives for women’s empowerment.
Our distinguished guest speaker, Fozia Naseem, Assistant Professor of Law at Government College University, Faisalabad, University Attorney and Legal Advisor of the Women Development Centre, highlighted the legal rights of women in light of Islamic principles and national regulations, and emphasized awareness about protection against harassment.
The second keynote speaker, Dr. Naeema Mansoor, a renowned gynecologist, shared valuable insights on women’s health at different stages of life. With more than a decade of professional experience in women’s healthcare, she discussed important health challenges faced by women and emphasized the importance of early awareness, preventive care, and regular medical consultation.
Before the awareness walk and following the seminar, all the distinguished guests visited the Main Library of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, where they interacted with faculty and students and appreciated the academic resources available for research and learning.
The celebration concluded with a Women’s Day Awareness Walk in front of the Clock Tower at UAF, symbolizing solidarity and commitment to gender equality.
This impactful event created awareness and inspiration among women across the UAF community, reinforcing the importance of rights, health, education, and empowerment for all women and girls.✨