06/08/2026
Vice Chairperson PSPA, Jahan Ara Manzoor Wattoo, addressed the forum as a panellist at the Knowledge Exchange Conference on the theme, " Supporting Women’s Careers through Safe Workplace and Childcare " organized by School Education Department, Government of the Punjab. The panel also included representatives from Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Punjab, and Women Development Department. The conference brought together policymakers, government officials, development partners, education experts, private sector representatives, and civil society to discuss policy recommendations for promoting safe workplaces, quality childcare, and stronger social protection for women.
Speaking during the panel discussion, Vice Chairperson PSPA emphasized that women's long-term participation in the workforce requires safe workplaces, affordable childcare, maternity protection, flexible working arrangements, protection against workplace harassment, and opportunities to return to work after career breaks.
She highlighted PSPA's commitment to women's empowerment through its social protection initiatives, including the Zewar-e-Taleem Program for girls' education, Aaghosh Program for maternal and child health, and Khud Mukhtar Program for women's economic empowerment through skills, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Vice Chairperson Jahan Ara Manzoor Wattoo further stressed the importance of integrating health, education, skills development, employment, and social protection, noting that the PSER can help ensure deserving women have seamless access to essential services and economic opportunities.
Concluding her remarks, Vice Chairperson called for stronger social protection policies and greater collaboration between the government, private sector, and society to create a safer and more inclusive future for women.
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Planning & Development Board, Govt. of the Punjab Govt of Punjab Chief Minister Punjab's Updates Mohtarma JahanAra M Wattoo School Education Department, Government of the Punjab Punjab Education Sector Reforms Program