The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World

Critical thinking Circle based on the book, “The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World” by Melinda French Gates was held at Women University Swabi on March 31, 2022. Dr. Sonia Irum moderated the session, which had 28 students in attendance. The discussion primarily focused on the author’s encounters with women during her years of travel, humanitarian work, and extensive research. The book introduced the participants to women from all over the world and their brutally honest, gut-wrenching, inspiring, and triumphant stories. The session helped the students understand how empowered women rise up and bring their families and communities with their time and again.

Along with that the writer also shares her own personal journey to achieving equality in her marriage, finding her voice, and becoming an advocate for women and girls. She explains how the women she has met have called her to action. And in her book, she calls us to action too—urging us to drive progress in our homes, workplaces, and communities.

The Critical Thinking Session inspired the students and left them with a sense of hope and determination to empower themselves and others. It also heightened their sense of urgency, convincing them that equality cannot be postponed.