| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Act | Sindh Reproductive Healthcare Rights Act, 2019 |
| Act | The Sindh Women Agricultural Workers Act, 2019 |
| Act | Sindh Empowerment of Persons with Disability Act, 2017 |
| Act | Sind Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2016 |
| Act | Sindh Child Marriage Restraint, Act, 2013 |
| Act | Sindh Protection of Human Rights Act, 2013 |
| Act | Sind Child Protection Authority Act, 2013 |
| Act | Sindh Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2013. |
| Act | Sindh Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 2015 |
| Act | Sindh Hindu Marriage Act, 2016 |
| Act | The Sindh Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Act, 2016. |
| Act | Sindh Children Act, 1955 |
| Act | Sindh Protection & Promotion of Breast-Feeding and Young Child Nutrition Act, 2023 |
| Act | Sindh Home-Based Workers Act, 2018 |
| Act | Anti-rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021 |
| Act | The Sindh Medicolegal Act 2023 |
This Gap Analysis is a collaborative initiative by UN Women and the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) to identify gaps in Pakistan’s federal laws related to ending violence against women (EVAW). It critically examines how existing legislation aligns with international standards, such as CEDAW and the Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights areas needing reform for better protection and empowerment of women and girls.
The analysis was conducted through an in-depth legal review of federal laws, court rulings, and national data. It was followed by participatory technical consultative workshops held across major cities (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta), engaging diverse stakeholders including government bodies, legal experts, civil society, and academia. This inclusive, multi-sectoral approach ensured the findings reflect both legal frameworks and ground realities across Pakistan.
