In the spirit of International Women's Day, Sabbskin proudly announces a groundbreaking initiative that reflects our commitment to social responsibility and gender equality. Realizing the integral role of education in women's empowerment, we have decided to donate 10 % of the revenue from our Women's Day deals to women's education in Pakistan in collaboration with an esteemed NGO, PAGE.
The Current State of Women's Education in Pakistan
Women's education in Pakistan faces a multitude of challenges deeply rooted in socio-economic and cultural practices. These values of patriarchy, much more pronounced in the rural and tribal setup, dictate an unwritten gender division of labor that relegates the woman to unpaid care work within the household, thereby limiting her access to any educational or economic opportunities. Such a system has dire consequences in two ways: it limits mobility and, in turn, restricts the job market skills of the woman; economically, the woman is dependent on the man. Insurgent hurdles, like attacks by militants on schools, further deteriorate this thing. An example is the tragedy of the shooting of education activist Malala Yousafzai and the destruction of hundreds of schools, with devastating effects on the prospect of girls' education.
And though education became one of the basic rights back in 1976, for most parts of it, the issue of the right to enroll in higher education still left women in the light of wives and mothers or best sideline careers regarding the educational needs. Some challenges emanate from the financial barriers, societal expectations, and lack of all-women and co-education schools, among others, causing underrepresentation in higher learning and the workforce.
Research highlights the importance of addressing these gaps. Poverty, gender discrimination, and lack of investment by the government hence impede about 12 million girls, the majority of Pakistani out-of-school girls, from being educated. The gender gap in education denies not only fundamental rights but also a significant chance for the country's socio-economic development.
Our Initiative: Bridging the Gap
In collaboration with PAGE, our initiative seeks to address these challenges head-on. By allocating a portion of our Women's Day sales towards funding educational opportunities for women, we aim to contribute to closing the gender gap in education.
But this partnership will be much more than an obligation of corporate social responsibilities; it is to work side by side with an investment for the future of Pakistan in empowering their women through education.
The Path Forward
The challenges are significant, but so is the scope of change. Education initiatives for school-going girls and adult women can change communities for a fairer society.
Supporting education for women puts us on board for women's empowerment and the country, in general, towards the larger ends of gender equality and economic development in Pakistan.
Let's come together to support this vital cause this Women's Day. Through your purchases, you are not just buying a product; you are contributing to a brighter, more equitable future for women in Pakistan. Join us in making a difference—one purchase, one woman, one community at a time.
Empowering women through education is not just an act of charity; it's an investment in a brighter, more inclusive future. Let's pave the way for change, together.
