Pakistan‚ UNESCO sign MOU for establishment of Malala Fund

Radio Pakistan

Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova and Federal Minister Sheikh Waqas signed the document at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. President Asif Ali Zardari was also present on the occasion. Pakistan will provide seed money of 10 million dollars for the fund. Under the agreement‚ the UNESCO will strengthen cooperation with the ministries of education of all the countries. Later‚ addressing joint news conference along with Director General UNESCO Irina Bokova in Paris on Monday‚ the President said the Government is committed to empowering women. He said the democratic Government is taking all possible measures for this purpose. He said policy of women empowerment is in line with the vision of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. The President said women are being encouraged in all spheres of life in Pakistan. The Director General UNESCO said education is basic right of every child including girls. She said no country can achieve sustainable progress without promoting education.