Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

A virtual Critical Thinking Circle session was organized for the students of Women University Multan and Women University Swabi on March 18, 2022, where the book “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Nicholas d. Kristof was discussed. The session was moderated by Ms. Sofia Hussain and the duration of the session was 90 minutes. It was attended by 33 students. The discussion revolved around the different stories of women mentioned in the book who were mistreated in many ways across the world, including honor killings, prostitution, childbirth mortality, and unequal access to education and financial success. The women faced adversities and turned their pain into power and uplifted themselves and others around them.

The stories shared to highlight the importance of gender equality in the fight against poverty. The session successfully spread the message among the participants that women and girls hold so much untapped potential to truly transform communities and increase economic prosperity. 

During the session, the participants actively participated in the discussion and shared their stories as well. One of the participants, Umama Khakwaani from Women University Multan shared that inspired by the discussion we generated in the critical thinking circles she has started her own food business using Foodpanda and it has been working well. 

The session inspired everyone to play their part in whatever way they can to change the world and promote human rights.