ISLAMABAD, OCT 29 /DNA/ – The Faculty of Social Sciences, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, in collaboration with Düzce University, Turkiye, organized an International Symposium on “Women and Family Empowerment”.
Held under the guidance of Rector NUML, Maj Gen (R) Shahid Mahmood Kayani, HI(M), the event was led by the Dean Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), along with Heads of Departments and faculty members from the Departments of Applied Psychology, Educational Sciences, and Islamic Thought & Culture.
The opening session of the symposium was attended online from NUML’s Video Conference Room by Pro-Rector (Research & Strategic Initiatives) (as Chair), Deans, HoDs, and faculty members. On behalf of Rector NUML, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Riaz Shad, Dean FSS, delivered a speech highlighting the university’s commitment to advancing academic collaboration and gender inclusivity.
As part of the joint collaboration, the Faculty of Social Sciences organized three thematic parallel sessions, “Women in Education and Science,” organized by the Department of Educational Sciences, explored women’s achievements, challenges, and opportunities in education and research, “Women in Society and Profession,” organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, discussed psychological well-being and empowerment of women in their social and professional roles, and “Women and Family from Religious Perspectives,” organized by the Department of Islamic Thought & Culture, emphasized the guiding principle of balance in women’s familial and professional responsibilities.
Scholars and researchers from NUML Islamabad, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) Rawalpindi, Duzce University (Turkiye), and INTI International University (Malaysia) presented papers and shared insights during the symposium.
The event underscored NUML’s continued commitment to fostering international academic linkages and promoting dialogue on social development and women empowerment across diverse cultural and academic contexts.
