2nd Women Conference 2021, Art Council of Pakistan Karachi started off a grand celebration and captivating performances including a drum circle ceremony which was held outside Auditorium 1.
Sessions
Musical Performance by ACMA THE BAND
The launch of the Women anthem was held inside Auditorium 1 which was composed by singer Ahsan Bari. ACMA the band gave an energetic and captivating musical performance based on the poetries of Kaifi Azmi, Fahmida Riaz, and Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
Inaugural Ceremony
2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, inaugural ceremony started with an important opening address by President ACP, Mohammad Ahmed Shah (SI), with keynote speakers panel of Syed Noorul Huda Shah and Syed Masuma Hasan, Guest speaker was Noor Zaheer with a voice of thanks to Prof. Ejaz Ahmed Faruqi. Other delegates who were present on stage were: Zehra Nigar, Kishwar Naheed, Justice (r) Majida Rizvi, Syeda Shehla Raza, Anis Haroon, and Qudsia Akber. The EMCEE of the inaugural ceremony was Dr. Huma Mir.
MERI ZINDAGI MERA IKHTIYAR
The first session of day 1 at 2nd Women Conference was named “Meri Zindagi Mera Ikhtiyar” which discussed the importance of women’s empowerment and the lack of fundamental rights for women. The panel speakers of this session were Sheema Kermani, Mahnaz Rehman, Shehnaz Rahu, Amar Sandhu, Malka Khan, and Hani Baloch. The session was moderated by Uzma Alkarim.
DRAMATIC READING BY SAMEENA NAZIR
Day 1 of 2nd Women Conference 2021 held a mesmerizing dramatic reading which was performed by Sameena Nazir.
A letter from Sana Shagufta to Amrita Pritam
Day 1 of 2nd Women Conference 2021 held an interesting session titled “A Letter from Sara Shagufta to Amrita Pritam” which was directed and performed by Afreen Sehar.
ORIGINAL POETRY ON WOMEN BY Bakhtawar Mazhar
An interesting poetry recital session was held on day 1 at 2nd Women Conference 2021, titled “Orignal Poetry on Women” which was recited and written by Bakhtawar Mazhar.
DANCE RECITAL KERJALI BY KAIF GHAZNAVI
An enchanting and magical dance recital titled Kerjali by Kaif Ghaznavi was held on day 1 at 2nd Women Conference 2021.
Khawateen Mushaira
2nd Women Conference 2021 day 1 ended with a grand Khawateen Aalmi Mushaira which had great and renowned women poets around the world. It was hosted by Ambreen Haseeb Amber.
DANCE RECITAL ON FAHMIDA RIAZ’S POETRY BY MARIUM SYED
An enchanting and heartwarming dance recital on Fahmida RIaz’s poetry by Marium Syed was held on day 1 at 2nd Women Conference 2021.
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi
The first session of day 2 at 2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi was named “Hum Kisi se Kam Nahi”, a discussion on the ability of women to compete toe to toe with everyone in society and to achieve everything. The speaking panel of this session was Saeed Ghani, Zehra Akber Khan, Nasir Mansoor, Fatima Majid, Bushra Arain, Syeda Khatoon, Farhat Parveen, and Sabhagi Bheel. The session was moderated by Karamat Ali.
Foundational Challenges In Education
The second session of day 2 at 2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi was named “Foundational Challenges in Education” which highlighted the societal and foundational challenges women face in getting an education. The speaking panel of this session was Saeed Ghani, Zubeida Mustafa, Sadiqa Salahuddin, Dr. Jaffer Ahmed, and Dr. Fouzia Khan. The session was moderated by Aaliya Iqbal.
Aurat Pe Tashaddud Kyun?
The third session of day 2 at 2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi was “Aurat Pe Tashadud Kyun” which discussed the concerning issue of violence against women in many forms. The speaking panel of this session was Anis Haroon, Abdul Khaliq Shaikh, Nazish Brohi, Noor ul Nisa Channa, and Sara Malkani. The session was moderated by Nusrat Haris.
A Conversation With Zubeida Mustafa
The fourth session of day 2 at 2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi was an important conversation with a senior and celebrated journalist Zubeida Mustafa. The session was moderated by Dr. Riaz Shaikh.
Sehat Hi Zindagi Hai
The fifth session of day 2 at 2nd Women Conference, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi was named “Sehat Hi Zindagi Hai” which discussed the importance of health in your life and how to improve the health issues of women. The speaking panel of this session was Dr. Haroon Ahmed, Dr. Shershah Syed, Dr. Rufina Soomro, Dr. Ayesha Mian, and Dr. Hazoora Shaikh. The session was moderated by Dr. Huma Mir.
Social And Digital Media Activism
The sixth session of day 2 at 2nd Women Conference, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi was named “Social Media and Digital Media Activism” which discussed and highlighted the importance of modern-day activism that can reach large masses through social and digital media. The keynote speakers of this session were Sualeha Qureshi, Maheen Dhanani, Qurrat Mirza, and Huda Bhurgi. The session was moderated by Afreen Sehar.
Role of Women in Creative Media
The seventh session at 2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi discussed the influence of Women in Creative Media and how much they made an impact. The panel speakers of this session were Seema Taher Khan, Sania Saeed, Adeela Suleman, Bee Gul, Fizza Ali Meerza, and Huma Amir Shah. The session was moderated by Shahid Rassam.
Dance Performance by Sheema Kirmani
Day 2 of 2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi held a captivating dance performance by Sheema Kermani. The attendees were amazed to see the enchanting steps of classical dance by Sheema Kermani.
Dastak
2nd Women Conference 2021, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi was closed off with a brilliant and interesting theatre performance Dastak which was directed by Shahnawaz Bhatti.