The Federal Ombudsperson, Ms. Fauzia Viqar congratulated Professor Dr. Samina Malik for being appointed as the first female Rector of IIUI and stated that women in decision making play an important role as mentors and role models. She also encouraged women to speak up against gender inequality and discrimination to accomplish a gender equal Pakistan, in which women contribute equally to the development of the country. The Federal Ombudsperson highlighted the critical need to include more women in decision making roles across the government and private sector.

During the seminar Ms. Zaynib Sohail, Assistant Registrar FOSPAH apprised the audience about the provisions of the harassment and property rights law and elaborated upon the salient features of these Acts with a view to educating the participants about their rights and obligations.

Rector IIUI in her address pledged her commitment to eradicating harassment from IIUI and encouraged students to report harassment to the Inquiry Committee. She also urged students to educate their parents, relatives and friends regarding the legal regime relating to harassment to ensure a harassment free Pakistan.

The Federal Ombudsperson concluded the seminar with a question answer session in which students primarily sought assistance on the confidentiality measures available at FOSPAH, the modes of filing a complaint and the evidence required to prove a claim of harassment.