ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of the National Assembly will visit the Sindh Assembly with an aim to further the dialogue on youth empowerment, parliamentary practices and human rights.

YPF President MNA Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar will lead the delegation. It will conduct consultative session with young legislators on upholding human rights through effective parliamentary practices.

During their visit, the YPF delegation will hold detailed discussions with the Sindh Assembly speaker and the chief Minister to strengthen inter-provincial parliamentary relations.

The initiative is being conducted in collaboration with Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA) and Hum Ahang For Rights. The consultative session will feature interactive group discussions and training led by Special Secretary (Special Initiatives of the National Assembly) Syed Shamoon Hashmi and Adviser/Special Secretary (Legislation) Mohammad Mushtaq along with representatives 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 parliamentary tools to promote human rights 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 rights, enable them to effectively integrate human rights into legislative work, promote inclusivity through legislation and highlight urgent human rights violations during parliamentary sessions.

This visit and consultative session are pivotal in advancing the cause of human rights and youth empowerment through effective parliamentary practices.

Published in Dawn, December 2nd, 2024