ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed Federal Ombudsperson Fauzia Viqar to expedite efforts to eradicate harassment of women in workplace and ensure security of their rights.

He expressed these views during a meeting with the federal ombudsperson at the Aiwan-i-Sadr.

The president lauded the hard work of Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) and its role in women’s development. He said it was time to eliminate harassment and ensure proper property rights for women.

Ms Viqar also presented an annual report for the year 2022-23 to the president that was prepared by FOSPAH.

“FOSPAH must increase its awareness campaign so that the maximum number of people can get relief,” Mr Zardari said. He assured the ombudsperson of his support to the secretariat’s cause.

Published in Dawn, July 23rd, 2024