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PU, CWS sign MoU for community welfare
PU, CWS sign MoU for community welfare


LAHORE: (Friday, October 21, 2016): Punjab University Department of Social Work and Community World Service Asia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for humanitarian and development initiatives in different areas at national and community level. In this regard, an MoU signing ceremony was held at committee room of Vice Chancellor’s office here on Friday. PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran, Principal Law College Dr Shazia Naureen Qureshi, Chairman Department of Social Work Dr Zahid Javed, Regional Director of Community World Service Asia Farrukh Marvin Pervaiz, Director External Linkages Dr Maria Maldonado, Assistant Professor Sonia Omer, Dr Mahnaz Hassan Naqvi and Alia Khalid were present on the occasion.

According to the MoU, thematic sessions to introduce students and faculty members to key themes, including peace-building, human rights, minority and women’s rights, democracy and governance, the role of media in a democratic society and youth empowerment. The MoU aims at organizing joint thematic sessions for civil society as well. Leadership training workshops will be organized to equip students with knowledge and skills to be active leaders and advocates for their peers and communities. Internship opportunities and support to relevant and interested departments will be provided for course designing. The participants discussed various other issues of mutual interest.