KARACHI: Second Sindhi Nari Day was observed at the Karachi Press Club under the auspices of the Sindh Women Lawyers Alliance on Saturday.

The theme of the event was `Resourees, Extremism, and Resistance`, said a press release.

During various sessions, speakers opposed the construction of new canals on the Indus River, stating that it would further devastate Sindh`s agricultural economy and harm the overall environment.

They emphasised that incidents of extremism do not only affect an individual or a few families but have negative consequences for the entire society. Therefore, all sectors, from elected assemblies to educational institutions, must play their role in curbing extremism.

The speakers also stressed the needfor full implementation of laws designed to prevent injustices against women in Sindh. They stated that empowering women socially requires economic empowerment as well.

Speaking at the event, Sindh Women Lawyers Alliance chairperson Shazia Nizamani highlighted the various forms of oppression faced by women in Sindh. She mentioned that her organisation provides voluntary legal assistance to women. She revealed that 379 women had been killed in the name of honour in Sindh alone, while the number of women affected by domestic violence, sexual harassment and other abuses was significantly higher.

Speaking at the event, educationist and civil servant Dr Shireen Narejo saidthattoprotecttheyoungergeneration from extremism, it is essential for all including policy makers to play their role.

PPP lawmaker Syeda Yasmin Shah, Dr Sidra Ahmed, activist Marvi Kalhoro and domestic violence survivor Parh Ejaz also spoke.