Press Releases 2008
U.S. Ambassador Honors Tribal Women’s Role In Development Efforts
02/01/2008
Peshawar - U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson urged women “to make their voices heard” to effect a positive change in society during a meeting with Dr. Begum Jan, Chairperson Tribal Women’s Welfare Association, here today.
“The United States applauds efforts by tribal leaders such as Dr. Begum Jan, to educate women about the importance of the democratic process and to encourage families to send their daughters to schools,” stated the U.S. Envoy.
Ambassador Patterson outlined that “the United States has committed $750 million in assistance” to complement the Pakistan government’s development plan that aims to improve socio-economic conditions in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
“Through her example, Dr. Jan inspires countless other women who face great personal risk for simply going to work each day,” Ambassador Patterson remarked. Under Dr. Jan’s leadership, TWWA has developed programs that help women participate in community affairs.
During her visit to Peshawar, Ambassador Patterson also called on NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani, and former interior minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao.