Advanced leadership programme for women trade union leaders/office bearers in Pakistan

Provides background information about the Advanced Leadership Programme for Women Trade Union Leaders/Office Bearers in Pakistan.

Trade unions play a vital role in promoting harmonious relations between workers and employers and creating peace at the workplace through safeguarding the rights and interests of the workers within the limits of law. Recognizing the women workers largely marginalized and highly vulnerable to discrimination and exploitation, it is obvious that trade unions have a critical role to play. If anything, the need for trade unions to organize women workers and represent and protect their interest is stronger than ever. Unless women are adequately represented, and have voice in decision making at all levels, their issues tend to be neglected.