Srinagar, Aug. 23 -- There is a simple truth that we often forget: a society cannot move forward if half of its population is held back. Women are not merely members of families; they are students, teachers, doctors, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, administrators, scientists, leaders, caregivers, and countless other things. They contribute to society in ways that are sometimes visible and sometimes unnoticed. Yet, despite their contributions, many women still have to fight for opportunities and respect that should naturally belong to every human being. That is why women empowerment is not just a fashionable phrase or a topic for speeches. It is a real social need. Women empowerment means creating a world in which women have the freedom, ...