Aawaz Melo Promotes Social Tolerance, Peace, Community Dialogue in Mirpurkhas
UrduPoint (25 September, 2026) - The Hari Welfare Association (HWA) organised an Aawaz Melo in Mirpurkhas to promote social tolerance, community harmony, peace, and dialogue among citizens. A large number of rural women, peasants, workers, children, young people, government representatives, and civil society members participated.
Key Highlights:
- Additional Commissioner-II Afshan Sheikh: Praised the event as a positive initiative providing a platform for various segments of the community to discuss relevant issues. She highlighted the importance of strengthening peace and mutual understanding through such gatherings, especially by bridging the communication gap between government departments and rural communities.
- HWA Executive Director Akram Ali Khaskheli: Noted the social and economic injustices faced by peasants and rural women in Sindh, particularly outdated practices like child marriage, which negatively impact girls' lives and futures. He stressed the need for awareness campaigns to educate villages about child marriage prevention and its consequences. He also addressed out-of-school children and child labour challenges, calling for collaboration between the government and civil society to enhance access to quality education.
Speakers and Participants:
- Representatives from various government departments, including the Social Welfare Department, Human Rights Department, IBA University Mirpurkhas Campus, Women Development Department, and others, shared their perspectives.
- Civil society organisations such as SPARC, Rescue 1122, Gulistan-e-Mazooreen, and MAMTA Programme were also present.
- Children and Young Participants: Presented tableaus highlighting themes like preventing child marriage and domestic violence, while promoting women's and children's rights.
- Various government departments and community organisations set up information and awareness stalls to share their initiatives.
This event serves as a testament to the power of collective dialogue in fostering social tolerance, peace, and community engagement.