Geneva, March 12 -- At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Darakshan Hassan Bhat, representing Rashtriya Sewa Kendra Sangh (RSKS), highlighted the growing empowerment of women and girls in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing to significant social and economic transformations in the region.

In her statement, Bhat said new pathways to empowerment are emerging across the Union Territory, supported by government initiatives and community participation.

"The future of Jammu & Kashmir is bright, determined, and unequivocally female," she said, emphasizing the increasing role of women in shaping the region's development.

Highlighting key indicators, Bhat noted that the female labour force participation rate in Jammu...