GIZ Women's Employment (WE) Project 

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) are proud to share the highlights from the Project Overview Meeting for the GIZ Women's Employment (WE) Project in collaboration with Women Chambers of Commerce and Industries.

This initiative focuses on enhancing women's employment opportunities in the textile and fashion industries, promoting equality, diversity, and leadership development through public-private dialogue forums, exchange platforms, and innovative competitions.

Key Highlights of the Event:
Remarks by Ms. Qurrat ul Ain, Vice President FPCCI on gender equity and inclusive policies for socio-economic growth.
Insights on German support for women’s employment in the textile sector. 🎉With funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and in cooperation with LCE - LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship, They are amplifying efforts to empower women in their careers and leadership journeys.The newly launched Women Leadership Programme aims to provide women with essential leadership skills, including fostering entrepreneurial capabilities, enhancing communication skills, boosting financial literacy, gaining insights into industry trends, and nurturing leadership qualities such as team building, empathy, and embracing diversity.
Launch of the report: “Analysis of Data of Disability Assessment Boards Punjab”.
Panel Discussion: “Unfolding Various Facets of GBVH in the Workplace”.
Theatrical Performance: Creatively addressing workplace inclusivity and diversity challenges.

Collaboration for Impact:
The event emphasized a strategic roadmap for ongoing partnerships, actionable collaboration strategies, and continuous monitoring of milestones.

Next Steps:

• Follow-up meetings with Women Chambers representatives.
• Implementation of collaboration strategies.
• Documentation and monitoring of project milestones.

Women leaders play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and fostering entrepreneurship across Pakistan. Among these distinguished leaders are Ms. Falahat Imran, President WCCI Lahore, Ms. Farah Saqib, President WCCI Multan, Mrs. Gulzaib Waqas Awan, Vice President WCCI Sialkot, and Kanwal Saeed, representing the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Standing Committee on Skills Development. Additionally, Ms. Shabista Bakhtiar, President of Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Korangi, Mahin Khan from Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Korangi, Mrs. Christina Peter, Senior Vice President Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Nazli Abid Nisar from WCCI Karachi continue to contribute significantly to empowering women entrepreneurs and advancing Pakistan's economic landscape through their visionary leadership and dedication."

They extended heartfelt gratitude to all participants, speakers, and organizers for their invaluable contributions.