ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):A delegation from the Young Parl
iamentarians Forum (YPF) of the National Assembly will visit the Provincial Assembly of Sindh to conduct a “Consultative Session with Young Legislators on Upholding Human Rights Through Effective Parl
iamentary Practices” from December 2nd to 4th, 2024.
The official visit to the Sindh Assembly, led by MNA and YPF President Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, follows the successful visit of the YPF delegation to the Legislative Assembly of Azad Jammu & Kashmir in November 2024. This visit led to the establishment of a similar YPF forum in the AJK Assembly.
The visit to Sindh aims to further the dialogue on youth empowerment, parl
iamentary practices, and human rights.
During their visit, the YPF delegation will hold detaile
d discussions with the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly and the Chief Minister of Sindh to strengthen inter-provincial parl
iamentary relations.
A key highlight of the visit will be the “Consultative Session on Upholding Human Rights Through Effective Parl
iamentary Practices”, being conducted in collaboration with Shaoor Foundation for Education & Awareness (SFEA) and HumAhang For Rights.
The consultative session will feature interactive group discussion
s and training led by Syed Shamoon Hashmi, Special Secretary (Special Initiatives of the National Assembly), and Muhammad Mushtaq, Advisor/Special Secretary (Legislation), along with the esteemed representative
s and team members of SFEA. The session will enhance public speaking skills, communication skills, and social media skills for better outreach, while exploring strategies to effectively use parl
iamentary tools to promote human right
s and youth empowerment.
This consultative session will employ a hands-on approach, with practical training and collaborative group exercises. Equipping young legislators with the skills to advocate for human righ
ts, to enable them to effectively integrate human rights into legislative work, promote inclusivity through legislation, and highlight urgent human rights violations during parl
iamentary sessions.
This visit and consultative session are pivotal in advancing the cause of human right
s and youth empowerment through effective parl
iamentary practices.
