Department of Sociology International Islamic University Islamabad organized a one day semina
an Trafficking in Pakistan: Current Situation, Challenges and the Way Forward” at Lincoln Corner, Central Library in collaboration with the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan( USEFP).
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Munir, Vice President (AF&P) IIUI was the chief guest on the occasion. He highlighted the role of educational institutions in fighting human trafficking in Pakistan.
Prof. Dr. Samina Malik, Dean Social Sciences IIUI welcomed the participants and stressed the importance of addressing human rights issue in a serious manner.
Dr. Hazir Ullah, Chairman Department of Sociology & Deputy Dean Social Sciences-on the behalf of Sociology Department, extended Vote of Thanks to each speaker, chief gust, guest of honor, skit presenters and all the participants. He appreciated the efforts of Sociology Department Faculty Members and highlighted the importance of team work. The seminar ended in a cheerful mode with refreshment for the participants after distribution of souvenirs.
Speakers covered a wide range of topics. Dr. Farhan Naved Yousaf, Assistant Professor Sociology, delivered a lecture on ‘human trafficking: Where Do We Stand? Mr. Makki Kakar talked on trafficking and forced marriage of girls; notes from the field. Mr. Naweed Riaz, international law enforcement advisor UNODC, gave a comprehensive talk on human trafficking and international cooperation.
In addition to the lectures, female students of the Department of sociology highlighted different aspects of human rights violation, human trafficking, physical and emotional violence and their prevention by state and non-state actors through skit. The skit was highly appreciated by the audience. The skit was followed by interactive session, moderated by Mr. Akhlaq Ahmad, Assistant Professor Sociology. Ms. Josanda Jinnette from US Embassy Islamabad was the guest of honor on the occasion. Ms. Josanda Jinnette had the concluding remarks and highly appreciated the Department of Sociology’s efforts.