By Angelina Bashir
ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), in collaboration with the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Monday held an event to commemorate National Minorities Day 2024.
The event focused on promoting inclusivity for religious minorities in Pakistan’s education system, bringing together key stakeholders for dialogue and awareness.
Maham Afridi, Programme Officer at NCRC, opened the event by underscoring the importance of National Minorities Day, reflecting on Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 1947 address advocating equal rights for all Pakistanis.
Khalid Naeem, Member ICT at NCRC, welcomed the guests, setting the stage for a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Riaz Ahmed Saeed.
The panel featured insights from Prof. Dr. M. Akram, Mr. Pirbhu Lal Satyani, Prof. Dr. A. H. Nayar, Ms. Romana Bashir, and Prof. Dr. Alvi. Key topics included disparities in educational access for minority students and the need for legislative reforms to foster interfaith harmony.
NUML student Kashish Satyani shared her experiences as a representative of the Hindu community, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for religious minorities in education.
The event concluded with a keynote address by Dr. Shoaib Suddle, Chairman of the One Man Commission on minority rights, who emphasized the need for an inclusive education system.
