Welcome to the Expert Directory, a cornerstone of the Women Leaders Portal designed to empower legislative advocacy for Pakistani women. This comprehensive database connects you with a diverse network of academia, civil society organizations, think tanks, and thematic experts specializing in gender equity, legal reform, policy analysis, and more.
| Institution Organization Name | Department Mission Research Focus | Key Contact | Expertise Areas | Contact_Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Department of Gender Studies | Dr. Farzana Bari | Gender policy, women rights | farzana.bari@qau.edu.pk, www.qau.edu.pk | Islamabad |
| University of Karachi | Faculty of Law | Prof. Shagufta Jabeen | Constitutional law, family law | law@ku.edu.pk, www.uok.edu.pk | Karachi, Sindh |
| Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) | Department of Humanities and Social Sciences | Dr. Sadaf Ahmad | Gender and cultural studies, women empowerment | sadaf.ahmad@lums.edu.pk, www.lums.edu.pk | Lahore, Punjab |
| University of the Punjab | Centre for South Asian Studies | Dr. Naheed Anjum | Gender and development, policy analysis | naheed.anjum@pu.edu.pk, www.pu.edu.pk | Lahore, Punjab |
| International Islamic University | Department of Sociology | Dr. Hazir Ullah | Gender equity, social policy | hazir.ullah@iiu.edu.pk, www.iiu.edu.pk | Islamabad |
| University of Peshawar | Department of Political Science | Prof. Ayesha Khan | Women political participation, governance | ayesha.khan@upesh.edu.pk, www.upesh.edu.pk | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Fatima Jinnah Women University | Department of Public Administration | Dr. Rabia Ali | Gender mainstreaming, public policy | rabia.ali@fjwu.edu.pk, www.fjwu.edu.pk | Rawalpindi, Punjab |
| University of Balochistan | Department of Social Work | Dr. Shahida Habib | Women rights, community development | shahida.habib@uob.edu.pk, www.uob.edu.pk | Quetta, Balochistan |
| Organization Name | Department Mission Research Focus | Key Contact | Expertise Areas | Contact Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurat Foundation | Women’s empowerment | Naeem Mirza | Advocacy, legal reform | info@af.org, www.af.org | Islamabad |
| Shirkat Gah | Gender justice | Khawar Mumtaz | Policy advocacy, reproductive rights | info@shirkatgah.org, www.shirkatgah.org | Lahore, Punjab |
| Peace & Justice Network | Human rights and legal aid | Adv. Rimmel Mohydin | Gender-based violence, legal aid | contact@pjn.org.pk, www.pjn.org.pk | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Blue Veins | Women’s rights and health | Dr. Qamar Naseem | Gender-based violence, health policy | info@blueveins.org, www.blueveins.org | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Women’s Action Forum (WAF) | Gender equality and advocacy | Anis Haroon | Women’s rights, legislative advocacy | waf.pakistan@gmail.com, www.wafpk.org | Karachi, Sindh |
| Rozan | Mental health and gender equity | Dr. Aneela Salman | Gender-based violence, psychological support | info@rozan.org, www.rozan.org | Islamabad |
| Chanan Development Association | Youth and gender empowerment | Sajid Ali | Gender equity, community mobilization | info@chanan.org.pk, www.chanan.org.pk | Multan, Punjab |
| Bedari | Gender-based violence prevention | Amber Alibhai | Child marriage, women’s rights | info@bedari.org.pk, www.bedari.org.pk | Hyderabad, Sindh |
| Organization Name | Department Mission | Key Contact | Expertise Areas | Contact_Information | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) | Gender and governance | Dr. Khalida Ghaus | Pro-poor policy, gender equity | spdc@spdc.org.pk, www.spdc.org.pk | Karachi, Sindh |
| Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) | Gender and climate policy | Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri | Policy analysis, women’s economic empowerment | info@sdpi.org, www.sdpi.org.pk | Islamabad |
| Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) | Governance and democracy | Ahmed Bilal Mehboob | Legislative transparency, women’s representation | info@pildat.org, www.pildat.org.pk | Islamabad |
| Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research (CSCR) | Gender and security | Dr. Anum Khan | Gender in security policy, human rights | info@cscr.pk, www.cscr.pk | Islamabad |
| Jinnah Institute | Public policy and gender | Dr. Farzana Shaikh | Gender mainstreaming, governance | info@jinnah-institute.org, www.jinnah-institute.org | Islamabad |
| Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) | Governance and social policy | Dr. Khalid Rahman | Gender equity, social development | info@ips.org.pk, www.ips.org.pk | Islamabad |
| Research and Development Solutions (RADS) | Health and gender policy | Dr. Ayesha Khan | Reproductive health, gender equity | info@rads.org.pk, www.rads.org.pk | Karachi, Sindh |
| Name | Expertise Areas | Contact Information | Projects Initiatives | Affiliation | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hina Jilani | Human rights, legal advocacy | hinajilani@hrcp-web.org | Advocacy for Protection Against Harassment at Workplace Act | Human Rights Commission of Pakistan | LLB, UN Special Rapporteur |
| Maliha Zia | Gender-based violence, family law | maliha.zia@gmail.com | Drafting of Domestic Violence Bill in Punjab | Independent Consultant | LLM, Gender Studies |
| Dr. Fouzia Saeed | Gender policy, cultural heritage | fouzia.saeed@mehergarh.org | Legislation for women’s cultural participation | Mehergarh: A Center for Learning | PhD in Cultural Studies |
| Adv. Nabila Khan | Constitutional law, women’s rights | nabila.khan@lawfirm.pk | Advocacy for women’s inheritance rights | Khan & Associates | LLM, Bar-at-Law |
| Dr. Rubina Saigol | Gender and education, policy analysis | rubina.saigol@gmail.com | Research on gender biases in curricula | Independent Researcher | PhD in Education |
| Dr. Saba Gul Khattak | Gender and governance, public policy | saba.khattak@consultant.org | Policy framework for women’s economic empowerment | Independent Consultant | PhD in Political Science |
| Dr. Tahira Jabeen | Gender-based violence, social work | tahira.jabeen@socialwork.pk | Community programs for violence survivors | Balochistan Social Welfare Network | PhD in Social Work |