KOHAT: Speakers at a function held here the other day criticised the `discrimination` against women in the society and termed the `silence` over the practice as equal to endorsing it.

The function was held at the Kohat University of Science and Technology (Kust) as part of the United Nations `Women of Pakistan Rolling Resistance Theatre on Wheels`.

International stakeholders and local community members were brought together for raising voice against the `inhuman` treatment of women.

On the occasion, UN women coordinator on rule of law for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shagufta Gul stressed that through expeditions of `rolling resistance`, they wanted to promote an environment in which communitiesrejected the excesses on girls and women, provided them with equal opportunities of development, and respected the rights of humanity.

She emphasised that combating torture was not only the goal but also an important social and moral need.

Kust Vice-Chancellor Dr Naseeruddin, while welcoming the `Theatre on Wheels` reiterated that education was the foundation of preparing the best brains for the development of society based on empathy, which not only produced responsible citizens but also rejected cruelty against women.

The `Theatre on Wheels` also presented the social problems in raw, practicalshapes,and their disastrous effects on women.

The speakers said that a multi-pronged policy was essential to end the discrimination against women and promote a just society by punishing the criminals.