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.
| Full Name | Institution or Organization | Category | Province | City | Area of expertise | Years of experience | Any achievements/publications | |
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| Irum Fatima | irumfatima900@gmail.com | Bedari | INGO / NGO | Punjab | Lahore | Champion for Gender Justice | Climate AcGender Justice & Women’s Empowerment Advancing gender equality through policy advocacy, women’s political participation, and leadership development. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention & Response Extensive experience managing large-scale GBV case interventions, survivor-centred support systems, and protection services. Child Protection & Safeguarding Systems Designing and strengthening child protection mechanisms, preventing child marriage, and promoting safe environments for children. Human Rights Advocacy & Policy Development Translating grassroots evidence into policy reforms, parliamentary engagement, and rights-based legislative processes. Climate Justice & Gender-Responsive Climate Action Integrating human rights with environmental advocacy, promoting inclusive and community-led climate resilience strategies. Education & Girls’ Empowerment Expanding access to post-primary education, reducing dropout rates, and addressing barriers to girls’ education. Parliamentary Engagement & Governance Support Supporting women policymakers with research, policy briefs, advocacy tools, and legislative processes. Community Mobilization & Social Inclusion Engaging marginalized communities, fostering participation, and amplifying underrepresented voices in decision-making. Psychosocial Support & Survivor-Centred Programming Establishing safe spaces, helplines, and trauma-informed services to support vulnerable populations. Program Management & Large-Scale Implementation Leading multi-country initiatives, managing complex programs, and delivering measurable impact across sectors. Research, Monitoring & Evidence-Based Advocacy Conducting field research, data analysis, and documentation to inform policies and programs. International Representation & Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Representing community perspectives in global forums and collaborating with governments, NGOs, and international bodies.tion Advocate | SDGs Strategist | Entrepreneur Coach | Child Rights & policy Reformer | Social Change Leader & Social Issues Writer advocacy | 19 years | https://www.bbc.com/urdu/pakistan-50279377 |
| Yasmeen Fatima | yasmeen.bedari@gmail.com | Bedari | INGO / NGO | Punjab | Lahore | Social worker 'trainer child Protection and gender based violence 'advocay on child marriages issues working and advocating on the importance of girls education | 18 years | As a trained hundreds of male and female teacher dealing with children and case management |
| Shamail Rana | shamailrana44@gmail.com | Youth Employability Network | INGO / NGO | Punjab | Lahore | Trainer & Facilitator, Event Management and Organizer, deliver workshops on Gender sensitization, Life skills based Education, Leadership, Communication skills, Health and fitness, self defense training, Yoga, etc | 12 | Achieved 2 International exposures from organization. Having Black Belt in martial arts, National player of kickboxing, Silver and bronze medalist. |
| Abid lashari | abidlashari@ndfpakistan.org | National Disability and Development Forum NDF | INGO / NGO | Sindh | Nawabshah | Disability, Rehabilitation, Disaster Management, GBV, Women Rights, Child Rights and others | 12 | NDF published progress reports, NDF has rehabilitated 500 children with intellectual disabilities in Sindh, NDF has provided skill development to women with disabilities in Sindh. NDF has strong advocacy on women and child rights. |
| Saira Lashari | Sairalashari@pdsapakistan.org | Pakistan Down Syndrome Association PDSA | INGO / NGO | Sindh | Karachi | Rehabilitation of children with Down Syndrome, SRHR, DRR and others | 13 | PDSA has established 02 rehabilitation centres in Gulistan e Johar and Gulshan e hadeed Karachi, we are committed to support women children and elderly people in Pakistan. |
| Imran Takkat | Imrantakkar2000@yahoo.com | Member of End violence against women and Girl KP, founder member of Child Rights Movement, Member provincial advisability committee National Commission for human rights KP, Member Technical Working Group KP Child Protection and Welfare, Member Parole Committee Home department KP government, ex co chair of AAWAZ II provincial forum KP, Provincial Program Coordinator one of the leading national rights based Organizations Group Development Pakistan (GDP)f | INGO / NGO | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | GBV and Ch8ld Rights | 25 years | Established 8 Child Protection Courts and a Gender protection unit in KP with the support of KP KP government and KP judiciary as provincial program coordinator GDP, countless advocay events and trainings have been conducted and delivered sessions on GBV, child rights and child protection to multiple staholders particularly religious leaders, teachers, prosecutors, lawyers, police, media, community elders, children and youth etc. Several articles on human rights issues with focus on women and children wrote for different news papers and websites, participated in several media talk shows as an expert on children and women rights. |
| Saima Munir | talaash31@gmail.com | Aurat Foundation | INGO / NGO | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Gender policy and women’s rights advocacy specialist with expertise in prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and policy consultation. Experienced in development sector communication, donor engagement, and advocacy writing on social issues | 30 years | |
| Ghulam Murtaza | murtaza@brsp.org.pk | Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP) | INGO / NGO | Balochistan | Quetta | Livelihood | 14 | Nill |
| Kami Chouhdry | Chouhdryk@gmail.com | Subrang society | INGO / NGO | Sindh | Karachi | Gender and human rights | 12 years | Working as community led researcher and mentor at Subrang society Working with international organisations as a facilitator and researcher for the right of transgender community . |
| Irfan Ahmed Awan | society@scspeb.org | Society For Community Strengthening and Promotion of Education, Balochistan (SCSPEB) | INGO / NGO | Balochistan | Quetta | Education, Policy Planning, Women Empowerment, Youth, Skill Development, Emergency Response, MIS, Environment | 35 years | - Established 2000 Girls primary schools in province which helped increase education services from 750 (1992) to 5000 (2026) and Enrollment to 465000 against 92000 (1992). Employed 6500 females as teachers. The schools and teachers were regularized/institutionalized by Government. thus Women Empowerment - Developed Balochistan Education sector Plan (BESP) 2013-18 and 2020-25 - Developed ECE Balochistan Provincial and 8 District Plans 2010-2015 - Developed Punjab Education Sector Plan 2015-17 - Developed FATA Education Sector Plan 206-22 - Developed District Education Plans for all 33 Districts of Balochistan 2016-22 - Introduced ECE model in Balochistan - Managing Afghan Refugee Education Project (AREP) since 2002 with 35 schools, 21000 enrollment (42% Girls), 565 teachers (27% females) - Introduced and institutionalized Community Participation Model in the Province - Empower the Youth by conducting Skill Development Courses where trained 2000 youth (Girls 60%) - Managing Skill Development Program for Transgender where 58 TG's enrolled - Conducted Research on Matric Annual-2014 giving the recommendations to the Education Department - Conducted Research School Language in Balochistan and proposed Policy action to Education Department - Developed researched based Formative and Summative Assessment Framework for Primary Level, Balochistan Education department - Feasibility Study through Public Private Partnership (PPP) model on Intra-City Bus Transport Services, Quetta City resulted the Green Bus and Pinck bus service on road - Feasibility Study through Public Private Partnership (PPP) model on Low Functioning Public Schools, - Feasibility Study through Public Private Partnership (PPP) model on Vehicle Inspection and Certification (VICS) system - Responded various emergencies Ziarat Earthquake 2008, Floods 2010/2012/2022 with Education services and Community engagemen - Member of various Forms including Local Education Group (LEG) Balochistan, District Education Group (DEG) various districts of Balochistan, Provincial NFE Forum Balochistan, Provincial Menstrual Heleath Management (MHM) forum, Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood Development (PfECD), Pakistan Education Collation (PEC) |
| Allauddin Khilji | rdqta@af.org.pk | Aurat Foundation | INGO / NGO | Balochistan | Quetta | Women Access to Justice in Balochistan, Women Political Participation, Peacebuilding, Violence against Women (VAW) | 27 year | • Article on Local Government to New Local Government System (History) • Article on Situation of Violence against Women in Balochistan • Member, Advisory Committee of National Commission for Human Rights in Balochistan Region • Member, CEDAW Provincial Committee, Government of Balochistan. |
| Hameed Ullah Kakar | hameedullah@youth.org.pk | Youth Organization | INGO / NGO | Balochistan | Quetta | Development Specilist and Women Rights Defendor. | 37 Years | Many publications |
| Rahila Rahim | rahila.rahim@hands.org.pk | HANDS | INGO / NGO | Sindh | Karachi | women empowerment (economic, Social), PSEA.Protection, Gender, Advocacy,Livelihood | 25 years | So many papers presented out of country, many Manuals, SOPs, Harassement policy, Code of conduct, HANDS gender policies developed, |
| Mumtaz Mughal | mmughal@af.org.pk | Aurat Foundation | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender, Political Participation, Peace and others | 20 | With over two decades of experience at Aurat Foundation, I have led and contributed to high-impact advocacy initiatives focused on gender equality, democratic governance, and social inclusion in Pakistan. My work has played a key role in influencing policy dialogues, strengthening civil society engagement and advancing rights-based frameworks at national and provincial levels. I have successfully designed and implemented multi-stakeholder programmes, including legislative engagement, political party reforms, and gender mainstreaming initiatives in collaboration with government institutions, parliamentarians and international development partners. My publications include policy briefs, analytical reports, and research studies on gender equality, political participation, governance, and social inclusion. These contributions have supported evidence-based advocacy and informed reforms in areas such as women’s political empowerment, electoral processes, and institutional accountability. |
| Sabiha Shah | wdfp.org@gmail.com | women Development Foundation Pakistan | INGO / NGO | Sindh | Karachi | Women Development | Over 40 years | Trained 1000 women throughout Sindh Province in Micro entrepreneur ship, women rights, Voting rights and success stories are on our web portal and face book page. |
| Qamar Naseem | qamar@blueveins.org | Blue Veins | INGO / NGO | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Seasoned development professional with 20+ years of expertise in project management, community mobilization, and policy and legislative reform. Proven track record of shaping national and provincial legislation through close collaboration with parliamentarians on democracy, governance, and human rights, including women, children, and transgender communities. Extensive engagement with the Women Parliamentary Caucus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and advisory roles with the National Commission for Human Rights and Malala Fund’s Education Champions. Recognized for strategic leadership as Co-Chair of the UN Women–supported End Violence Against Women and Girls Alliance and as a key focal point for national and international NGOs driving inclusive policy change. | 20 years of Expereince | Led and contributed to 12 landmark legislations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, advancing protections for women, children, and transgender communities. Conducted 10+ in-depth research studies on gender-based violence (GBV), girls’ education, women’s health, and empowerment, informing policy and advocacy. Produced 50+ publications, including policy briefs, training manuals, and modules, widely used for capacity building and rights-based programming. Strengthened governance systems through close collaboration with the Directorate General of Human Rights, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women, and child rights institutions. Advised parliamentarians on democracy, internet governance, and inclusive legislation, shaping evidence-based policy reforms. Provided strategic leadership as Co-Chair of the UN Women–supported End Violence Against Women and Girls Alliance (KP Chapter). Publications & Knowledge Contributions Author/co-author of 50+ knowledge products on women’s empowerment, GBV prevention, and human rights. Developed training curricula and advocacy toolkits for government bodies, NGOs, and parliamentary forums. Produced policy and legislative analysis papers contributing to pro-rights reforms in Pakistan. Led research and documentation supporting national and provincial policy frameworks on gender equality and social protection. |
| Rukhsar Shafique | rukhsaar0045@gmail.com | Baidarie | INGO / NGO | Punjab | Sialkot | Psychology | 5 years | Psychosocial counseling to survivors of violence against women |
| Irshad Mahar | sindhmagnets@gmail.com | Management And Governance Network Society (MAGNETS) | INGO / NGO | Sindh | Sukkur | Education - Health - - Women-Advocacy -Human Rights Promotion Women empowerment- Skill Development | 20years | www.magnets.org.pk FB-MAGNETSindh |
| Anbreen Ajaib | anbreen@bedari.org.pk | Bedari | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Women rights, Training, Gender Based Violence legal review | 27 | Just launched a book; 'Another World is Possible' focusing on women's issues in Pakistan. Previous publications include; Child marriages; Invisible Sword of Patriarchy, Dealing with Harassment against Girls in and Out of School. Strong advocacy on ending child marriages with relevant parliamentarians in Punjab and in National Assembly. |
| Risham Adnan | rishamadnan@gmail.com | South Asia Partnership Pakistan | INGO / NGO | Punjab | Lahore | Trainings and advocacy on Gender Equity and Women Empowerment | 25 Years | 1. CERTIFICATE PRESENTED BY DAI AS AN AWARD TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION TO THE AAWAZ 1 A++ REVIEW 2.Selected as a member from Pakistan for working on a three years Regional Initiative on Gender Based Violence in Emergency and Response BLTG by IRC International Rescue Committee – participated in its regional capacity building events 2017 – 2020 |
| Deedar Ahmed Mirani | d.ahmed@pahelpak.org.pk | Pahel Pakistan | INGO / NGO | Sindh | Sukkur | Human Rights, Legal Aid, Women SocioEconomic Empowerment, Gender Responsive Climate Action & Humantarian Response | 17 Years | |
| Watan yar khilji | asaspk.balochistan@gmail.com | Advocacy and Social Advancement Society Pakistan ASAS PK | INGO / NGO | Balochistan | Quetta | Advocacy *Women impowerment*climate change *Good Governance * | 1994 to tell date | Member of different networks and EVAW/G Alliance (ex chairperson of Alliance) Published Articles in National news papers, Stories onair different Media and Social media channels, |
| Summiya Yousaf | ymeerum@gmail.com | Close out British Council،s programme | INGO / NGO | Punjab | Lahore | Capacity Building ،policy reforns ،goverance and human rights | 20 | Amendments in Rules of procedures ، contribute for pro Women legislation including Protection against harassment of women at work place across 2010 ، Child Marriage Restraint Ordinamce۔ |
| Sarwat Jahan | programs@poda.org.pk | Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender and Social Inclusion | 25 | Got an Inspirational Woman Award from Creative Associates International |
| Sameena Nazir | director@poda.org.pk | Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy | INGO / NGO | Punjab | Islamabad | Gender Responsive Governance | 27 | 2005 - Citizenship and Justice: Women Rights in the Middle East and North Africa. |
| Raja Shoaib Akbar | shoaib@sfea.pk | Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA) | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Democratic inclusion | 20 | |
| Mukhtar Ahmad Ali | mukhtar@cpdi-pakistan.org | Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Budget, Legislative Development, Elections, Policy, Local Governments, Right to Information, Governance | 26 | |
| Robeela Bangash | robeela@hrdn.net and robeelabangash@gmail.com | HRDN | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender, Capacity Building, Governance, Climate Change, Community Mobilization, | 35+ years | Authored and led the development of flagship community mobilization manuals and training modules, including LMST and CMST, which have informed the capacity building of thousands of community members and practitioners. Founded and conceptualized HRDN, transforming an innovative vision into a recognized platform for advancing human development, social inclusion, and community empowerment. |
| Durre Shahwar | Dureepk@gmail.com | Civil Society Human and Institutional Development Programme | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender Development, Governance | 30 | No |
| Manzoor Qadir | caard.fata@gmail.com | LAw clinic Pakistan | INGO / NGO | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Jamrud | Legal aid awareness regarding roll of law | 20 year | Struggle for fata reform |
| Tanzila Siddique | programofficer@faid.org.pk | Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | ISLAMABAD | Ageing and Inclusive programming | 3 years | Punjab Senior Citizens Act (new) working of National Policy on Ageing |
| Razia Mehsood | rmdf.org@gmail.com | Razia Mahsood Development Foundation (RMDF) | INGO / NGO | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Sararogha South waziristan | Women Empowerment, GBV,Health,Education | 4 | |
| Syeda Maria Ali | symaria5@gmail.com | CARE | INGO / NGO | Islamabad | Islamabad | Safeguarding and Safer Programming Specialist with over 16 years of experience across humanitarian, development, and education sectors. As a Safeguarding Advisor, a proven track record of leading PSHEA-CA (Protection from Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse - Child Abuse) action planning, safeguarding risk assessments, program audits, survivor-centred reporting systems, partner due diligence, and organization-wide capacity building. Expert in embedding safeguarding into program design and institutional culture, aligned with CHS, IASC, FCDO, ECHO, EU, IOM, UNICEF, UNHCR, and CARE International standards. | 16 Years | As Safeguarding Advisor in Aawaz II, supported evidence-based interventions to address social norms change using Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) approaches to address early and forced child marriages, child labour, GBV, and exclusion of persons with disabilities and religious minorities; supported community engagement, social action research, and civil society capacity building to influence policy and protect vulnerable populations. |
| Faaria Ahsan | faaria.ahsan@wfp.org | World Food Programme | Think Tank | Balochistan | Quetta | Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition | 15 | |
| Muhammad Asif Iqbal | asifiqbal@spdc.org.pk | Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) | Think Tank | Sindh | Karachi | Sociio-economic development, devolution, gender | 25 | I have over 20 years of experience in research and policy analysis and has worked on a variety of aspects of governance, public finance, gender and social service delivery. My recent work focuses on SDGs, social vulnerability, public finance, decentralization in the federal system of Pakistan and its consequences for public delivery of basic social services. He has been member of the Steering Committee of Centre for Research on Poverty and Income Distribution, Government of Pakistan. I was also part of SPDC’s team who provided technical assistance to Government of Eritrea in conducting Living Standards Measurement Survey and preparing Poverty Reduction Strategy for Eritrea. My publications are availale at www.spdc.org.pk |
| Rizwan Ullah Shah | rizwan.nchr@gmail.com | National Commission for Human Rights | Think Tank | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Human Rights | 10 | Provide technical assistance in the legislations regarding women empowerment, religious minorities like Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Act.2025, Kalasha Marriage Bill.2025, recently working on KP Christian Marriage Bill.2026, The Sikh Marriage Bill (Anand Kaarj) 2026. Currently also working on Child Marriage & Restraint Bill etc |
| Full Name | Institution or Organization | Category | Province | City | Area of expertise | Years of experience | Any achievements/publications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faiza Haswary | faizahaswary@gmail.com | Women’s Action Forum and Shirkatgah | Civil Society Organization | Sindh | Karachi | Lawyer and law professor of Human Rights at SM law college, previously at Szabul University ame Hamdard University school of Law | LlB and LLM from University of Karachi and membersGlobal Alliance of Justice education ( attended international conferences of GAJE) 15 years of teaching experience at private and public law colleges in Karachi | Experience • Paralegal Consultant – Training of Trainers, Legal Aid Society (LAS), Pakistan • Paralegal Lead Expert Consultant, INSAF Network Pakistan (INP) • Paralegal Lead Expert Consultant, INSAF Network Pakistan (INP) in collaboration with Access to Justice Programs in Pakistan under Community Legal Services Forum (CLSF) Publications Gupte, Manisha; Awsathi, Ramesh; and Chickerur, Shraddha. ‘Honour and Women’s Rights: South Asian Perspectives,’ Masum Publishers, Pune, 2012 Trainings and Professional Development • Clinical Teacher Training, Open Society Justice Initiative / Foundation Society Foundation Pakistan December 2011–2013 • Training on Experiential Learning in Civil and Common Law Jurisdictions – York School of Law, University of York, England Professional Affiliations and Memberships • Member, Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) 2013-Present • Member, General Body, Shirkat Gah – Women’s Resource Center 2016- Present • Board Member, Shirkat Gah – Women’s Resource Center 2018–2020 • Member, Women’s Action Forum (WAF) 2019-Present • Member, Managing Committee, PANAH Shelter Home |
| ZIA UR REHMAN | zia@awazcds.org.pk | AwazCDS-Pakistan | Civil Society Organization | Islamabad | Islamabad | Policy research, advocacy and lobbying for women and gender rights, business and human rights, SDGs, girls right to education etc. | 30 | Please follow the link to have details about the contributions made for local evidence generation and policy level reforms for the empowerment of women and girls https://awazcds.org.pk/research-studies-reports/ |
| Gul Buledi | shifa.jcd@gmail.com | SHIFA WELFARE ASSOCIATION | Civil Society Organization | Sindh | Jacobabad | I am a dedicated development professional and social activist committed to advancing gender equality, human rights, and community empowerment in Pakistan. With extensive experience in working with SHIFA Welfare Association -SHIFA civil society organizations, specializes in advocacy, policy engagement, and grassroots mobilization, particularly focusing on the inclusion of marginalized groups. I work emphasizes strengthening democratic participation, promoting women’s leadership, and fostering sustainable social change through research-driven and community-centered approaches. | 15 | 1. Contributed to the initiative “Walls for Peace”, promoting social cohesion, tolerance, and community harmony. 2. Conducted research on honor-based violence (Karokari), highlighting its social impacts and advocating for legal and policy reforms. 3. Led/participated in research on low voter turnout of women in general and local elections, identifying barriers and recommending strategies to enhance women’s political participation. |
| Khurshid bano | khurshidbano22@gmail.com | Da Hawwa Lur (women led organisation | Civil Society Organization | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Leadership law and policy suxul harassment law implementation home based worker network unions kp first working women union transgender rights women peace maker | 30 years | Ma y publication on the behalf of DA hawwa lur organisation women and transgender rights gander based violence home based worker suxul harassment law and many other |
| Shawana Shah | shawanashah92@gmail.com | Da Hawwa Lur | Civil Society Organization | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Gender Equality & Legislative Advocacy, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Policy & Legal Reform, Women’s Political Participation & Parliamentary Engagement, Transgender Rights & Inclusive Policy Development | 10 | - Forbes 30 under 30 for Social Impact - International Humanitarian Award from Muhammad Ali Centre United States - United Nations Global Youth Task Force - Australia Awards 2023 |
| Shahraiz Ashraf Malik | shahraiz.a.malik@gmail.com | Nadir Foundation / Rawalpindi Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | Civil Society Organization | Punjab | Rawalpindi | Education / Economics & Commerce | 10 | Selected for Emerging Leaders of Pakistan Fellowship (2016 Cohort) by the State Department / Served as Vice President Rawalpindi Chamber Of Commerce & Industry 2020-2021 |
| Rubina Anwar | rubina.danesh@gmail.com | DANESH | Civil Society Organization | Balochistan | Quetta | Child Protection,Gender, | 20 years | Member Child Protection Commission Balochistan |
| Rashid Mehmood Khan | vf.pakistan123@gmail.com | Visionary Foundation Pakistan | Civil Society Organization | Sindh | Karachi | Dynamic and certified social impact leader, trainer, and program manager with 15+ years of experience in youth development, education, humanitarian work, and civic engagement. CEO of Visionary Foundation Pakistan and English Language Instructor in Türkiye. Recognized for excellence in strategic planning, M&E, stakeholder management, and inclusive programming. Award-winning speaker and international youth advocate featured in leading media outlets. ________________________________________ CORE SKILLS • Program & Project Management | Monitoring & Evaluation | Strategic Planning • Community Engagement | Advocacy & Awareness Campaigns • English Language Instruction (B1–C1) | Classroom & Curriculum Management • Leadership & Capacity Building | Public Speaking & Presentation • Customer Service & Guest Relations | Conflict Resolution | Sales Support • Event Coordination | Administrative Support | Multitasking • Digital Tools: Canva, MS Office, Google Workspace, Social Media Platforms • Languages: English (Fluent), Urdu (Fluent), Turkish (Beginner) ________________________________________ Chief Executive Officer Visionary Foundation Pakistan – Karachi, Pakistan Oct 2010 – Present • Lead national programs focused on youth empowerment, education, and rights-based advocacy • Represent the organization at global forums; manage donor relations and partnerships • Supervise project implementation, staff development, and impact assessments CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS • Certified Facilitator – British Council Active Citizens Program • Training of Trainers – Youth Parliament Pakistan: Know Your Rights • Human Rights Advocacy – Shirkat Gah, Islamabad • Braille & Inclusive Education – Pakistan Association of the Blind • Specialization in HRM – 3D Educators (Top Position) • English Language (Multiple Levels) – Domino, The Linguistic Centre ________________________________________ CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS (Selected) • Youth ASK Conclave – Islamabad • Youth Leadership & US Consulate Program – Karachi • Advocacy Training – RutgersWPF, Islamabad • Interactive Theatre Training – IRC, Lahore • British Council Programs: DOSTI, ILMPOSSIBLE, SAP Awards • Asian Youth Conference & Peace Festival – Lahore • International Seminar on English in Multilingual Contexts – AKU, Karachi | 15 Years | • British Council “Active Citizen of the Year” Award • UK Exchange Program – British Council (Oldham, UK) • Youth Speaker Award – Habib University Foundation • Organizer – Pakistan’s 1st Blind Youth Conference • Contributor – British Council’s Next Generation Report • Featured in: DAWN, Express Tribune, Samaa TV, IM Magazine (Malaysia) • Panel Judge – British Council SAP Awards |
| Arshid Mehmood Mirza | arshidmirza2010@gmail.com | BAIDARIE | Civil Society Organization | Punjab | Siallkot | Strategic Planning | 30 Years | Leading a women rights organization |
| Kainat Muhib kakakhel | Kainatmuhib18@gmail.com | Kakakhel Law Associates, Advocates and Legal Consultants, Article 30 | Civil Society Organization | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Legal, gender based violence, constitutional and corporate law | 8 | Publications Research Papers: 1. Nuclearization of Pakistan and India: Kashmir as a Legal Issue for Region, Journal of Law and Social Studies. DOI: 10.52279/jIss.05.02.163171 2. Challenges for Pakistan's courts in enforcing Environmental law, Published in Volume 4 No.2 (2024): International journal of Islamic studies and culture (IJISC). ISSN Online: 2709-3905 ISSN Print: 2709-3891 Link: https://ijisc.com.pk/index.php/IJISC/article/view/743 3. The protection of human rights in Pakistan: A critical examination of the role of the courts" Published in Vol 3, No.2 (2024): Al Qirat Journal. ISSN online: 2709-6076, ISSN Print: 2709-6068 4. Harassment against women at the workplace Act toolkit with complete research work in Pakistan with Asma Jehangir Law Firm. s. Environmental Law and Policy: International Agreements and National Implementation 6. Water Wars and Climate: Mapping the Geopolitical Flashpoints of River Basin Conflicts 7. The Criminalization of Human Rights Defenders: Trends, Tactics, and International Responses 8. Refugee Crises and International Response Policy and Humanitarian Perspectives 9. Pakistan's Cyber Laws and International Legal Standards on Digital Rights Authors 10. Evolution of Constitutionalism in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects 11. To Prosecute or Not to Prosecute: The Need for Justice in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka Authors 12. Climate diplomacy: Unlocking international cooperation for a sustainable future 13. Challenges for Pakistan's courts in enforcing Environmental law Thesis LLM: 14. Warfare, Rape and efficacy of International Humanitarian Law Articles Published: 1. Justice Musarrat Hilali making history by being appointed as first female Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court Link: https://countrynewsdigital.com/justice-mussarat-hilali-making-history-by-being-appointed-as-first-chief-justice-of- peshawar-high-court/ TFT SPECIAL: On Track For 300 Million, Will Pakistan's Population Bomb Explode? Link: https://thefridaytimes.com/14-Jul-2023/tft-special-on-track-for-300-million-will-pakistan-s-population-bomb-explode? utm_source-flipboard&utm_content=other 3. Internet slowdown hurting everyone, Dawn News on 31$t October, 2024. Link: https://www.dawn.com/news/1868849/internet-slowdown- hurting-everyone 4. The impact of overpopulation on women's health and climate change, Friday Times on 14"h July, 2023. Link: https://thefridaytimes.com/14-Jul-2023/tft-special-on-track-for-300-million-will-pakistan-s-population-bomb-explode? utm source=flipboard&utm content=other s. Constitutional reforms in Pakistan's Judiciary, The Friday Times on 23ed September, 2024 Link: https://thefridaytimes.com/23-Sep-2024/constitutional- reforms-in-pakistan-s-judiciary 6. Proposed Reforms do have positives, Dawn News on 25th September, 7. Palestinian detainees are protected persons, not prisoners of war (published in the Express tribune) 8. Trump's sanctions on the ICC: A blow to international justice? (published in the Express tribune) 9. A pattern of abused (Published in Dawn Newspaper) Awards 1. Awarded Afghan TV award for my services in Law and Human Rights, 2023 2. Shortlisted for Justitia women in law awards, Vienna Austria, 2022 |
| Maliha Zia | maliha.zia@las.org.pk | Legal Aid Society | Civil Society Organization | Sindh | Karachi | Law; Gender Based Violence; Violence Against Women; Human Rights; Access to Justice; Freedom of Religious Belief | 23 | https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ https://www.academia.edu/?from_navbar=true&trigger=nav |
| ABIA AKRAM | abia.akram@gmail.com | National Forum of Women with Disabilities | Civil Society Organization | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender and Disability Rights | 25 Years | With a personal experience of physical disability, Abia Akram has been engaged in the activities of Disability Movement since 1997. She is one of the 100 BBC Women 2021 and the Member of the Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Ministry of Human Rights. In the struggle of giving voice to women with disabilities, she has been lobbying with parliamentarians, UN high level representatives focusing on developing advocacy strategies to raise awareness, network, and build capacity and at the UN level in relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Inclusive Development. She Sit-In and instrumental in the development and implementation of other legislation, such as the Disability Rights Act 2020 and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She is known as one of most active women with disabilities leader globally. She also coordinates efforts of including persons with disabilities in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its sustainable development goals. In particular, she established National Forum of Women with Disabilities, Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP), Ageing and Disability Task Force (ADTF), and has been recently assigned the responsibility as Chair, Asia Pacific Women with Disabilities Network. She is the Co-Coordinator, Asia Pacific Women with Disabilities United and Coordinator, South Asia Disability and Development Initiative (SADDI) Project, Executive Board Member, Commonwealth Disability Forum. Abia is also a Board Member of Asia Pacific Women Law & Development (APWLD) worked in more than 30+ countries in all over the world.She is serving as Trustee, Sightsavers Global Board since 2018. With the support of US Embassy Pakistan Abia has organised and lead three Exchange Programs and took 56 Persons with disabilities, parliamentarians, representatives of Government in the delegation. Abia played a key role in lobbying with policymakers, DPOs and like-minded groups to create demand for the law to protect their rights. He guided process of drafting The ICT Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2020. Abia’s’ significant contribution for Pakistan’s first-ever legislation to protect the rights of persons with disabilities has been acknowledged by the Government of Pakistan. Abia has improved accessibility, conducted trainings and created opportunities for the millions of people around the world with disabilities. She is the recipient of Human Rights Presidential Award and is among the Chevening 35 Changemakers globally. She has acquired British Council’s Chevening Scholarship and completed her post-graduation in Gender and International Development from the University of Warwick, UK, to envision the leadership role of women with disabilities and learn the practical strategies to implement in the legislation inline with UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). She was given the British Council Alumni Award for her services for persons with disabilities and bringing social change in their lives. She is highlighting the concerns of women with disabilities in global agenda through her engagement in disability-focused grassroots activism and broader policymaking with emphasis on inclusive strategies and systematic change through advocacy, collaboration, and awareness. Advocating to Eliminate all discriminatory laws and polices, particularly on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression; Eliminate all forms of gender-based violence, guarantee access to comprehensive services for survivors of violence, and end impunity; Achieve parity between women and men in decision-making at all levels, including in local and national governments; at the same time building the technical capacity of organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) to deliver GBV awareness raising and information on services, as well as psychosocial support and referral to GBV services for women with disabilities. Including on financial process, human resource process, monitoring and evaluation, and the establishment of policies on the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH). |
| Huma Fouladi | huma.fouladi@gmail.com | Civil Society Organization | Balochistan | Quetta | Gender | 20 | Paper on Forced marriage and jirga justice in Balochistan, published by zubaan books. Awarded in 2017 by Women have wings, courage award California. |
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| Qutab DIn | sofisachal@gmail.com | Soofi Sachal Sarmast WelFare Association | Civil Society Organization | Sindh | Kaashmore | legal support ,women Rights ,humain Rights GBV, health , Education ,shelter ,Wash, Protection , Livilihood , emergency Responce, skill development , | 30 | yes |
| Muhammad Aftab Alam | ed@iradapk.org | IRADA-Foundation for Research and Advocacy | Civil Society Organization | Islamabad | Islamabad | Law, information and technology with gender and climate as cross-cutting theme | 16 years | |
| SAHIL HUSSAIN BUGHIO | Sahilbughio77@gmail.com | PILC | Civil Society Organization | Sindh | KARACHI | Disability Inclusion and Rights Advocacy Independent Living Services Capacity Building of Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Universal Design Personal Assistance Services Rehabilitation and Community-Based Support Inclusive Education Livelihood and Skills Development Employment and Economic | 5YEARS | * Established a network of Independent Living Centres across Pakistan to promote the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. * Empowered persons with disabilities through independent living training, peer counseling, skills development, and livelihood support. * Conducted accessibility assessments and advocacy initiatives to promote inclusive public infrastructure and services. * Organized disability awareness campaigns, leadership development programs, job fairs, and community engagement events. * Collaborated with government departments, corporate partners, national and international organizations, and OPDs to advance disability inclusion. * Facilitated the provision of assistive devices, mobility support, and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. * Promoted inclusive education and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities through partnerships and capacity-building initiatives. **Publications:** * Organizational reports and annual reports. * Project reports and impact assessment reports. * Training manuals and disability awareness materials. * Policy briefs and advocacy documents on disability inclusion. * IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials, newsletters, and social media awareness publications. |
| Syeda Izza Maryam Rizvi | rizviizza91@gmail.com | Maseeha Law Associates & Mediation Services | Other | Sindh | Karachi | Pro-Women Legal Researcher & Human Rights Advocate | Eight | Key Achievements 1. Gold Medalist in Law (LLB) – Secured 1st position in the School of Law and across the Faculty of Law, University of Karachi. 2. Advanced Specialization in Human Rights Law – LLM (International Human Rights Law) with a CGPA of 3.93. 3. Human Rights Coordinator (UNDP – UNV) – Actively contributing to treaty implementation, policy support, and human rights governance mechanisms in Sindh. 4. Global Research Fellow (UK) – Conducted research on child rights in conflict settings with the Global Institute of Law. 5. Legal Practitioner (2021–2025) – Provided legal advice and assistance at Sindh Legal Advisory Call Centre (Legal Aid Society), addressing cases related to domestic violence, harassment, family law, and vulnerable populations. 6. Leadership in Gender & Human Rights Advocacy – Served as Deputy Secretary (Women & Children Rights, Youth Parliament) and Legal Training Coordinator (Youth General Assembly). 7. Recognized Trainer & Speaker – Delivered lectures and trainings on domestic violence laws, child rights, labor rights, and gender-based violence at academic institutions, financial institutions, and community organizations. 8. Media Engagement– Featured as a legal expert on FM 98 Radio Pakistan and Aurat TV on issues of women’s rights, harassment, and domestic violence. Publications & Research Contributions 1. “Ensuring Economic Security for Women After Divorce: A Comparative Analysis of Alimony Rights” Published in Legal Transformation in Muslim Societies (UK-based journal). 2. “Pakistan’s Legal Response to Gender-Based Violence” Published by Maseeha Law Associates & Mediation Services. 3. “Legal Landscape in Pakistan: Systematic Disregard of Hindu Female’s Inheritance Rights under Mitakshara School” Published in Federal Law Journal (Vol. 4, Issue 1); also presented the research at LUMS Conference. 4. “Triumph of Law” Published in YOU Magazine, The News International. 5. “The Constitution of Medina is the root of all the constitutions of the world” – Daily Parliament Times. 6. Other Legal Publications & Articles (Courting the Law & national platforms): * Judicial inefficiencies and access to justice in Pakistan * Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms * Enforcement of Fundamental Rights Expertise Areas (Optional but Highly Recommended for Expert Pool Forms) * Gender Equality & Women’s Rights * Gender-Based Violence (GBV) & Domestic Violence Laws * Family Law & Economic Rights of Women * Human Rights Law & Treaty Implementation * Child Rights & Juvenile Justice * Legal Research, Policy Analysis & Advocacy * Access to Justice & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) |
| Aemon Farooq Khan | aemonkhan@gmail.com | Al Badri International / Ascendant Softworks Pvt Ltd | Other | Islamabad | Islamabad / Rawalpindi | Human Recource Exporter / Visa Processing Consultancy / IT/ Education | 25 | In Top 03 Female Manpower Exporter |
| Mehwish Muhib kakakhel | mehwishmohib@gmail.com | Advocate High Court | Other | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Legal, constitutional, gender based violence, cyber crimes | 11 | Publications: 1. Pakistan's Cyber Laws and International Legal Standards on Digital Rights 2. Evolution of Constitutionalism in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects 3. Drug Availability in Schools and Colleges - A Need for Policy Reform in Pakistan Authors 4. To Prosecute or Not To Prosecute: The Need for Justice in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka Social Sciences Spectrum • Dec 31, 2024 5. FROM CONFLICT TO COLABORATION: PROSPECTS FOR A CONFEDERATION IN SOUTH ASIA ADVANCE SOCIAL SCIENCE ARCHIVE JOURNAL • Dec 24,2024 6. Awareness and Perception of Cyber Crimes in Lawyers, Law and Computer Science students. International Journal of Law • Jan 3, 2021 Awards: 1. Certificate of Special Recognition - Justitia Awards 2025 Issued by The Women in Law Initiative 2. Stori Da Pakhtunkhwa, Tribute to National Heroes in the category of Advocates and Human Rights Issued by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government • Feb 2025 3. The Tackling Cybercrimes-A Key to Modern Trade International Exchange and Leadership Program (IELP) for Pakistan Issued by U.S. Department of State • Feb 2025 4. Afghan TV achievement award in Law and Human Rights Issued by Afghan Tv • Dec 2023 5. Best performance in the field of law/judiciary Issued by Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa • Dec 2023 6. Member Advisory Committee National Commission For Human Rights Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter 7. Bint-e-Hawa Achievement Award 2023 Issued by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Directorate of Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan Girls Guide Association • Mar 2023 8. Member Special Committee constituted under / section 15 of the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021 Issued by Ministry of Law and Justice Pakistan • Dec 2021 9. Lime time member Peshawar and Peshwar High court Bar Association. Other significant work; full list can be provided on request: • Filed Writ petition for the notification of District Protection Committees constituted under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Domestic Violence Act, 2021 and to notify its Rules of Business. • Filed Public interest Litigation in Peshawar High Court for constitution of District Protection committees, notify rules of KP domestic violence against women act, 2021 and to notify domestic violence courts in KP. It got successful and the relief claimed was granted, just notification of district protection committees in few districts in awaited. • Filed thousands of cases for Afghan Refugees to get them Pakistani citizenship, Issuance of Pakistan Origin Card to husbands of Pakistani female, naturalization, nationality by descent, marriage and birth to Afghan refugees in Pakistan after Pakistan government announced their deportation to Afghanistan and there were threats to their life in Afghanistan. • Declared section 10(4) of the Pakistan citizenship Act, 1951 unconstitutional wherein foreign wives of male Pakistanis whereas Husbands of female of Pakistan was denied citizenship in samina Roohi vs Federation of Pakistan case in the Peshawar High Court. • Filed PIL in Peshawar High Court for lifting ban on twitter in Pakistan. • Filed Public interest litigation in Peshawar High Court for removing disruption in internet in Pakistan, got successful. • Filed Public interest litigation in Peshawar High Court wherein amendment in prevention in electronic crimes act, 2016 was challenged in which freedom of speech was curtailed. Pending before Peshawar High Court. • Trained women police of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on constitutional law and pro women legislation in the year 2022,2023 and 2024 with UNWOMEN, Pakistan. • Provided awareness session and legal aid to women prisoners in Central jail of Peshawar and other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with UNWOMEN and KP National Commission of Human Rights. • Helped UNWOMEN in starting first anti rape crisis cell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under anti raoe act, 2021. • Filed a writ/ constitutional petition as Public Interest Litigation for liberation of prisoners under different laws of Pakistan, in wake of COVID-19, who are under-trail, minors, above 50, females and those convicted of minor offences or soon to complete their jail term, to protect them from virus in the inadequate and overcrowded prison facilities, It was taken up to The Supreme court of Pakistan, however, the same is pending adjudication in Peshawar High Court. • Successfully conducted case of an NGO "Da Hawa Lur" working on Women Rights in case against Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as to why the Ombudsman has not been appointed in the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under The Protection of Women against Harassment at Workplace Act, 2010 whereas appointments were made in Sindh & Punjab. The case was decided in my client favour and direction was issued to KP Government to appoint Ombudsman within a span of two months. Recently, due to the above-mentioned writ petition Ms. Rukhshanda Naz has started working as Provisional Ombudsman. • Filed Constitutional Petition for Child's Rights, Drug Addicts & Vagrants before Honourable Peshawar High Court and the case is still pending but the children in Orphanage have been transferred to “Zamung Kor” on the directions of the court and are not getting proper education, food and accommodation. Recently, due to the efforts Child Protection Courts have started working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. • Adjudicator in first National Women Moot Court Competition, March, 2022. • Speaker in an online Session on Violence against women-Break the Bias on 18th March, 2022. • Speaker in an awareness session with the orphans of SOS Children village on Protection against sexual harassment (Good Touch and Bad Touch) in PC Hotel, arranged by PHRM and Helping Youth on 14th August 2019. • Speaker “Islamic and Legal aspect of abortion in Pakistan and in the world” in a session of “Reproductive Health Rights and Access to Safe Abortions” conducted by the Da Hawwa Lur on 2nd & 3rd May 2018. • Trainer in a “Workshop on Eliminating Sexual Harassment through Empowering Transgender in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” conducted by the Da Hawwa Lur on 25-26 July 2017. • Trainer in an Awareness about the laws affecting Transgender “Workshop on Eliminating Sexual Harassment through Empowering Transgender in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” conducted by the Da Hawwa Lur. • Speaker in a dialogue on “Empowering Women in Decision making through Participation in Political Process” conducted by the Da Hawwa Lur on 16th October 2017. • Intensive Life skills and digital marketing Training to Gender Based Violence Survivors at shelter homes and community conducted in 2014 • Successfully conducted an Environmental case against Public & Private Hospitals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who were violating the SOPs provided under the Waste Management Rules, 2005 for disposal of Medical/ Hospital waste (both risk and non-risk). The Honourable Peshawar High Court took strict action against the hospitals and the incinerators were made functional by the hospitals by the orders of the court. The case has now been reported in law journal and its citation is PLD 2018 Peshawar Page 94 titled as Saifullah Muhib Kakakhel vs. Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & others. • Filed constitutional Petition for a direction to the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for taking preventive measures against Dengue outbreak and the Honourable Peshawar High Court directed the Public Hospitals to give free facilities to the patient. The private Hospitals and Laboratories rates for medical tests and treatment were regulated and decreased to make it affordable for the public. The writ petition is still pending in wake on COVID-19 to prevent the outbreak of dengue and not burden the Health Department with two challenges. • Filed writ petition against Heath Care Commission, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to raid the quacks and also bring uniformity in the prices of medicines throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. • Invited by Minister Shireen Mazari in a consultative meetingas a legal expert to discuss laws on disinformation, GBV and child abuse and strengthening redressal mechanisms. • Reactivated District Legal Empowerment Committee in Peshawar (provides free legal aid to prisoners and people who cannot afford fees of lawyers) which was not active since long, conducted and attended its 1st meeting in 2020. • Women in Law, KP Chapter Lead • President Pakistan Jurists Association, women wing. • Attended International workshop on Cultural Exchange Program held at Lough Borough University, U.K via the Dreams and teams Program of British Council • Player of National Softball team. • Vice President of Literary and Debating Society(LDS), UET, Peshawar • Leader of OSUM (Open Source University Meet up), UET, Peshawar • Sub Editor of technical section of UET annually published magazine, “Cemmazine”. • Joint Secretary of Computer society, Robotics Club, Computer Cell, UET, Peshawar. • Young Leader of Dreams and Teams, British Council Project at Edwards College, Peshawar. President Science & Cultural Society at Edwards College, Peshawar. • Work during Covid-19 • Providing free legal counseling from home to women and girls survivors telephonically and through social networking websites and groups (which mostly includes cases of cyber-crimes, rape and domestic violence). • Sent proposal to Chief Justice Peshawar High Court and Parliamentary secretary for law and justice for starting digital/e-courts in the covid-19. • Attended online meeting as an activist arranged by KP ombudsperson office and UN Women for women parliamentarians and activists to discuss an increasing risk of violence against women and girls-VAWG-including domestic violence in covid-19 on 20th April, 2020. • Arranged a webinar as a legal head of NET with UN Women on “Impact of Covid-19 on women labour” on 1st May, 2020. • Helped women in Ehsaas Program Registration. Connected some women with NGOs who were distributing ration or were giving financial aid. Trainings, Seminars & Awareness sessions • Was invited as a speaker to give legal insight as a legal expert on the issues of child marriages and forced conversion of minor girls of minorities in Pakistan in the Provincial consultation on Child marriages and protection of minorities minor conducted by NCHR and National Commission for Justice and Peace on 9th March, 2023. • Delivered a session on GBV, VAWG and why laws do not have its desired impact and its implications on women with a special focus on Honour killings, forced marriages, forced conversion, harassment, rape, inheritance, family matters and cybercrimes in the National Women Action Forum Convention on 10-12th February, 2023. • Gave an online session on Proposed Amendments in Justice sector to discuss how the legal profession and justice sector be made more inclusive on 24th January, 2023. • Was invited as a speaker in a consultation on Institutional Framework for Child Protection in KP on 5th January, 2023. • Delivered an awareness session on Transgender Bill arranged by FEMMEICON ON 11 December, 2022. • Delivered a lecture on Human Rights to lawyers at Peshawar District Bar Association on the International Human Rights Day on 10th December, 2022. • Delivered a session on Policy Analysis of Domestic Violence Legislatio in Sidh and Punjab, a study consucted by OXFAM and Aurat Foundation on 29th January, 2022. • Delivered a lecture on Gender Based Violence and women in a conference arranged for observing 16 days of activisim against GBV to the students of University of Peshawar on 11th December, 2021. • Delivered an online awareness session on Laws against Harassment in Pakistan on 30th November, 2022 arranged by Public Health Association, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. • Conducted a webinar on Cyber crimes, Law and Remedies on 24th October, 2021 arranged by National Alliance for Justice. • Delivered Awareness Session to the Police officers of Lasbela , Baluchistan on Anti rape Act and Sexual Harrassment Against Women at the workplace Act on 5th July, 2022 at DPO office, Uthal. • Delivered a lecture/awareness session on Anti rape Act, 2021 to the lawyers of Lasbela at Lasbela District Bar Association, Lasbela, Balochistan on 6th July, 2022. • Delivered a lecture on Anti Rape Act, 2021 to the lawyers of Mardan at Mardan District Bar Association on 25th June, 2022. • Invited as a Speaker on Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act in a National Women Conference “Women as Development Agents, Supporting Essential & Quality Multi-Sectoral Services through improved implementation of laws on 30th March, 2022. • Delivered a lecture on Cybercrimes to the students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University on 10th December, 2022. • Delivered lecture to students of IMSciences on Gender Based violence with a special focus on online crimes. • Panelist in a national conference “Legal Framework and impact of Anti Rape Law Reform” on 22 Feb, 2022 conducted by Ministry of Law and Justice and Legal AID Society Pakistan. • Delivered Session on Policy Analysis of Domestic Violence Legislation in Sindh and Punjab on 1 Feb, 2022 arranged by Aurat Foundation. • Participant of Stakeholders Consultative meeting on a collaborative strategy for human rights protection in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, organized by DRI on 21 December, 2021. • Designed Training session and Delivered Two days training to Social Welfare Department, NGOs and government officials on SDG5- Peace and Justice Network on 30th August 2021. • Designed and delivered one day training to Women Lawyers on SDG 5 and Violence against women and Girls- PJN on 31st August 2021. |
| Dr.Amara Khan | amara.khan@wfp.org | United Nations World Food Programme | Other | Punjab | Lahore | Public Health Nutrition Social protection (BNP) Food systems / resilience / WFP programming Policy, systems strengthening, and training | 15 | |
| Laila | Lailashahnawaz001@gmail.com | IOM | Other | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Charsadda | Gender-Based Violence and Case Management | 17 | BoD of Khwendo Kor, memeber of PUAN, founding member of CCH |
| Seemi Bano | seemifarman@gmail.com | World Food Programme | Other | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender in Climate, Gender in health, Gender in education, gender in economic wellbeing, PSEAH, GBV | 12 | Mphil in Gender Studies from Lund University Sweden |
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| Zoya Shaffay | zoya.ashraf@kinnaird.edu.pk | Kinnaird College for Women | Academia | Punjab | Lahore | Parliamentary Studies, Federalism | 13.5 | - Recipient of America Pakistan Education Exchange Program 2024, - Published two papers so far - 3 papers on Parliamentary Studies to be published this year including Women Parliamentary Performance, CSOs and Parliament, Climate Legislation via Parliamentary Diplomacy. Supervised around 15 BS and MPhil thesis on Parliamentary Studies. - Certified Facilitator for Parliamentary Studies, Federalism, Human and Fundamental Rights, Active Citizenship, Public Policy, Mentorship and Capacity Building at Women Universities - Facilitator for many programs like HSF’s Debating Federalism, WFDs Climate and Provincial Assemblies, Active Citizenship Program - Adviser for Kinnaird College Debating Society - Coordinated MoU between the National Assembly of Pakistan and Kinnaird College for Women - A PhD Scholar writing on ‘Legislative Progressivism in Pakistan; Case Study of Climate Change in Pakistan’s Parliamentary Diplomacy. - Role of Honour (BS Program) - Highest CGPA Award in MPhil - Highest CGPA in PhD coursework |
| Rabia Zafar | rabiazafar1996@gmail.com | Academia | Punjab | Lahore | Gender Advocacy, Public Policy Consultant | 5 | Don Lavoie Fellow at George Mason University, USA | |
| Sadia Zia | sadia.zia14@gmail.com | University of Central Punjab Lahore Pakistan | Academia | Punjab | Lahore | Environment, climate change, education, training & development | 15 | Member Board of Directors Global Health security Network Australia, Equity Fellow University College London UK. |
| Jublee Bano | Jublee.bano@gmail.com | Aga Khan University | Academia | Punjab | Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan | Parliamentary Democracy, Inclusive governance, labor governance, Inclusion and positive deviance model for Nutrition | 17 | Gender responsive parliamentary system, constitutional Literacy, Gender Audit of Labor laws, Gender Audit of Election Act, Assessment of Human Rights Institutions in Pakistan |
| Faisal Abbas | dr.faisal@s3h.nust.edu.pk | National Univeristy of Sciences and Technology (NUST) | Academia | Islamabad | Islamabad | Maternal and Child Health, Migration and Development, Gender and Development, Women Health, Women and Development | 15 | Fulbright Scholar, Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow, Members expert of International Science Council (ISC), Guideline Development Group (GDG) Member of WHO Switzerland, REsearch Fellows Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP). |
| Aqleem Fatimah | kazmiaqleem@gmail.com | Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad | Academia | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender Policy & Planning, Development | 15+ | Yes |
| Dr Seemab Latif | seemab.latif@seecs.edu.pk | National Universiy of Sciences and Technology (NUST) | Academia | Islamabad | Islamabad | Artificial Intelligence | 16 | Dr. Seemab Latif is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), one of Pakistan’s leading universities. She also serves as Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. She earned her Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Manchester, UK, with specialization in Natural Language Processing, Natural Language Understanding, and Natural Language Generation. With more than 15 years of experience across academia, research, entrepreneurship, and industry, Dr. Latif has established herself as a leading voice in Artificial Intelligence, Explainable AI, Large Language Models, and AI for social and financial inclusion. Her research portfolio includes more than 70 publications in high-impact journals and conferences, spanning efficient Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI for mathematics, NLP for under-resourced languages, and trustworthy AI systems designed for real-world impact. Dr. Latif’s work sits at the intersection of advanced AI research, financial technology, gender equity, and public-sector innovation. As an entrepreneur, she founded Aawaz AI, an AI-based startup focused on RegTech and FinTech solutions that support women-led small businesses through AI-driven credit assessment and compliance technologies. Along with her team, she developed an AI-based credit scoring model for female entrepreneurs in Pakistan, funded by the Asian Development Bank Singapore and Women’s Finance Exchange Manila. The model was successfully piloted with a bank in Pakistan, resulting in the disbursement of more than PKR 100 million in loans, demonstrating the power of responsible AI to expand women’s access to finance. Her expertise has also informed major international development initiatives. As a consultant to the Asian Development Bank, she contributed to the design of gender-sensitive AI-driven financial platforms to improve credit access for women entrepreneurs across the MENAP region. More recently, she was invited to consult on the UNDP-PLEDGE project on a Gender Responsive Legislative Agenda, and provided consultation to UNDP-PLEDGE on enhancing Artificial Intelligence inclusion in digital governance and strengthening academic and technical support to provincial assemblies. Recognized globally for her thought leadership, Dr. Latif has delivered keynote talks and participated in high-level forums around the world. At the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit, UNGA78, she spoke on “FinTech’s New Frontier: Erasing Gender Lines with Generative AI.” She also delivered a keynote address to young leaders from around the world on “AI as a Catalyst for Young Leaders” at the AI for Global Leaders Conference in Malaysia. Her work has been honored through multiple awards, including best paper awards at international conferences and the University Best Innovator Award. |
| Dr. Muhammad Ali | m.ali@fjwu.edu.pk aaliraana.dr@gmail.com | Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi,Pakistan | Academia | Punjab | Rawalpindi | GBV in Media, Digital Media, AI, Film and Documentary Production and Advertising | 14 Years | 15 Plus publications on AI, Advertising, Digital Media and developing GBV tool kit for media practitioners and Media Consumers in collaboration with University of Exeter, UK. |
| faryal | faryalsalman970@gmail.com | Alhuda international school | Academia | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | peshawar | Leadership and management | 15 | Research work on psycho social problems of working women at PIA. |
| Dr Syed Muhammad Ashhad halimi | ashhad92@gmail.com | University of Peshawar | Academia | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Peshawar | Legal Drafting and statutery interpretation | 35 | Major Archtect of The KP Child Welfare Act 2010, in direct involvement number of poilicy making at different Governmental and non Governmental levels (as technical facilitator specialy in legislative area) |
| Iffa Eeman | iffaeemanwork@gmail.com | Superior College Campus for Uni programs M.B.Din (Affiliated with GCUF) | Academia | Punjab | Mandi Bahauddin | Human Nutrition & Public Health Research (Infant Malnutrition & Intermittent Fasting) | 1–2 years (Clinical internships, hospital-based research, and academic writing) | Co-author: Academic book chapter on Intermittent Fasting. Lead Researcher: Hospital-based case-control study on infant complementary feeding and severe acute malnutrition (THQ & Children's Hospital, Mandi Bahauddin). Award: 2nd Position in the British Council Muslim Hand Youth Leadership Program for an educational outreach model presentation. |
| Full Name | Institution or Organization | Category | Province | City | Area of expertise | Years of experience | Any achievements/publications | |
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| Aliya Fahad | aliyafahad6424@gmail.com | consultant | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Public Health Professional | 9 years | Part of developing National Action Plan NAP for population, Advocacy to remove 17% tax on conteraceptives, Developed Curricullam for HSA on Social Marketing and Social Franchise for the DHO's of KP and PUNJAB for GIZ. |
| Nida Usman Chaudhary | nida@learnpak.com.pk | Women in Law Initiative Pakistan | Thematic Expert | Punjab | Lahore | Gender Justice, child rights, workplace harassment, law reforms, fair representation | 15+ | Complete list of publications available here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nida-usman-chaudhary-151b5444?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app |
| Sidra Humayun | sidra.humayun@unwomen.org | UN Women | Thematic Expert | Punjab | Lahore | GWI, WID, GAD, SGBV Case handling, Fact finding on GBV Cases | 15 years | https://equalitynow.org/resource/reports/a-struggle-for-justice-incest-victims-in-pakistan-report/ |
| Arshad Mahmood | arshadmahmood72@yahoo.com | I am currently working with Aawaz II Programme, British Council | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Women Protection System, women and girls with disabilities, women and girls from religious minorities, budgetary allocations for vulnerble groups, policy and legislation | 25 years + | I've played key role in legislation related to vulnerable groups including enactment of various laws, notification of Rules, successful advocacy for increased budgetary allocations for vulnerable groups etc. |
| Ahmar Majeed | ahmarmajeed@hotmail.com | Right Defenders Lawyers and Consultants | Thematic Expert | Punjab | Lahore | Drafting of laws, review of laws, training and capacity building | 25 years | Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Act 2020, ICT Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Act 2021, Balochistan Maternal Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Act 2025, Rules of Balochistan Food Authority Act 2014. |
| Raziq Fahim | raziq.fahim@cyaad.org.pk | College of Youth Activism and Development (CYAAD) | Thematic Expert | Balochistan | Islamabad | Governance, Male Involevment to Address GBV, Gender Equality, Social Norm, Youth Engagement | 25 | Ashoka Pioneering for Change Award, (Social Entrepreneur) Chevening Fellowship (Governance and Islam) Asia Peace Innovators Award (Salzburg Global Seminar) |
| Beenish Zia | beenish.zia@cfhr.com.pk | Centre for Human Rights (CFHR) | Thematic Expert | Punjab | Lahore | Gender Rights | 8 | |
| Fahad ali kayani | fahadalikayani@gmail.com | Helping Hands Consutants Pakistan | Thematic Expert | Balochistan | Quetta | Project & Program Management: Planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of multi-sectoral development and humanitarian initiatives. Humanitarian Response & Emergency Management: Proven experience in disaster relief, resilience building, and recovery programs in fragile and disaster-affected contexts. WASH-CEE (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Ð Community Engagement & Empowerment): Designing and implementing community-centered behavior change and public health interventions. Public Health & Nutrition: Health promotion, disease prevention, maternal and child health, and nutrition program management. SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights): Advocacy, awareness, and service delivery support aligned with global standards. Education & Livelihood Restoration: Skills development, education initiatives, and economic empowerment programs for vulnerable populations. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Resilience: Community-based risk mitigation, preparedness, and resilience-building strategies. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Results-based management, performance tracking, impact assessment, and learning systems. Grant & Compliance Management: Expertise in donor regulations and reporting for WFP, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO, the World Bank, and government partners using GMS. Data Analytics & Information Management: Proficiency in MIS, SPSS, Power BI, KOBO, and ODK for evidence-based decision-making. Strategic Planning & Institutional Development: Organizational strengthening, policy development, and capacity-building initiatives. Community Engagement & Social Mobilization: Participatory approaches ensuring inclusion, gender sensitivity, and sustainability. Stakeholder Coordination & Partnerships: Effective collaboration with INGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and local communities. Donor-Funded Program Management: Ensuring accountability, transparency, and alignment with international standards and frameworks. only add onle more point on strengthening evidence-based policymaking and advancing gender-responsive governance in Pakistan.Evidence-Based Policymaking & Gender-Responsive Governance: Strengthening data-driven policy formulation and promoting inclusive, gender-responsive governance in Pakistan through research, policy analysis, advocacy, and institutional collaboration to ensure equitable and sustainable development outcomes. | 16 Years | Achievements: Successful Implementation of 8 Multi-Thematic Projects: Effectively implemented eight development and humanitarian projects across diverse sectors, including public health, WASH, education, livelihoods, and community development, delivering measurable and sustainable impact. Recognized Development Practitioner: Demonstrated excellence in project execution, stakeholder coordination, and results-based management, contributing to improved community resilience and institutional strengthening. Publications: Published Author in Renowned Newsletters: Authored insightful articles and journals featured in reputable national and international newsletters, highlighting key issues in humanitarian response, social development, public health, and gender equality. Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing: Contributed evidence-based analyses, field experiences, and best practices to inform policy dialogue, promote awareness, and support development discourse. |
| Rooi Maqbool | roohi.maqbool.rm@gmail.com | Free lancer | Thematic Expert | Punjab | Islamabad | Reproductive Health and rights and Gender Base Violence | 28+ | Dar-ul-Aman Guidelines for Punjab , Dar-ul-Aman Minimum standards, Pre- marital counselling for PWD Punjab |
| Dr. Noreen Khalid | noreen.khalid1960@gmail.com | currently working as free lance consultant | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Organizational Leadership, Strategy Development, Program Design & Management, Gender and Governance, women political leadership, thought Leadership, Team management,, Capacity strengthening focusing on gender and inclusion, gender leadership, program management, appreciative inquiry, Team building (Care & Growth Model), gender and climate change etc.,Gender and peacebuilding - Research and Advocacy | 25+ years in Development sector | Developed Asia regional Women Political Leadership, developed analysis of Citizen Engagement, commissioned by FCDO, - Developed GBV strategy for three UN agencies in Pakistan, UNICEF, UN Women and UNFPA under their UNJP (UN Joint program supported by DFID), Country Program evaluation and analysis from gender perspective by Oxfam in Cambodia |
| Wardah Iftikhar | iftikharwardah@gmail.com | Shaoor Foundation | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming | 10 | I write for The News occasionally. |
| Asma Badar | asma.badar@wfp.org | World Food Programme | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Health and Nutrition | 25 years | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Asma-Badar-2 |
| Uzma Zarrin | uzma.zarrin@wfp.org | WFP - World Food Program | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Design and conduct gender trainings, developing assessment frameworks/audits, gender reviews / analysis and PSEA/GBV case managment gender audits/assessments, develop frameworks / keynotes on GE/WE, gender analysis / reviews | 29 Years | Conducted Participatory Gender Audit of DoH & Population Welfare, Punjab, contributed in developing section on gender & Health in Punjab Textbook for Dispensers, designed and launched multiple gender training courses for Govt, media/legal personnels as CSOs (INGOs/NGOs), PSEA expert and have run several investigations of reported GBV/SEA cases |
| Nayyab Ali | nayyabalipak@gmail.com, nayyabali@hks.harvard.edu | Transgender Rights Consultants Pakistan/Harvard University | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Transgender Rights, Gender equality, womenÕs rights, legislative advocacy, human rights law and policy, inclusive governance, legal reform, gender-responsive policing, disaster risk reduction and GEDSI, social inclusion, anti-discrimination policy, access to justice, community-based advocacy, electoral participation of marginalized communities, and protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups. | 14 | GLOBAL FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 1- Global Human Rights Fellow, Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University. (2025-2026) 2- International Visitor Leadership Program Fellow, U.S. Department of State (2023) 3- Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law (2020), awarded by the Governments of France and Germany for landmark human rights leadership. 4- GALAS International Activist Award (2020), European Union, Dublin. 5- HERO Asia Award (2020), APCOM International, Bangkok. 6- International Women of Courage Award Nominee (2022), U.S. Department of State 7- Featured among Top Ten Global Activists in a UN global campaign. 8- WIN-DRR Award Receipient (2024), UNDRR, for inclusive disaster risk reduction 9- International Giraffe Hero Award (2024) 10- National Hero Recognition, Pakistan Super League (2021) 11- Young Achievers Award, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (2023) PUBLICATIONS AND POLICY CONTRIBUTIONS 1- A National Roadmap for Pakistan to Achieve Gender Equality - SDG 5, Oxfam International / Peace and Justice Network. 2- Islamic Perspectives on Birth Spacing: Advocacy Toolkit for Countering Child Marriage in Pakistan, presented at the International Conference on Family Planning. 3- Needs Assessment of the Transgender Community During COVID-19, Ministry of Human Rights, UNDP and UNFPA. 4- Differently Similar: Impact of COVID-19 on the Transgender Community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Blue Veins / Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 5- Training Manual for Police on Transgender Sensitization, National Commission for Human Rights. 6- Guidebook for Healthcare Providers on Transgender Sensitization, Blue Veins. 7- Legal Toolkit on Transgender Law and Comparative Islamic Gender-Aligned Legal Frameworks, UNDP Pakistan. 8- National Strategic Framework for Transgender Inclusion in Political and Electoral Processes, UNDP and Election Commission of Pakistan. 9- Provincial Implementation Frameworks for the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act 2018 for Punjab and Sindh. 10- Impact of U.S. Funding Freeze on Sexual and Gender Minorities in Pakistan, APCOM International. 11- Reimagining Gender Justice in Muslim-Majority Commonwealth Countries, Harvard University research paper. 12- The Double Disaster: Impact of Global Anti-Transgender Movements on Humanitarian Response for Transgender Communities in Pakistan, Progress in Disaster Science. 13- Westernized Transgenderism or Colonized Transphobia? Federal Shariat Court Decision and the Transgender Law, Dawn. 14- Minimum Standards for Transgender Inclusion in Disaster and Humanitarian Relief Efforts, USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance. |
| Ali Imran | avocat.imran@gmail.com | Thematic Expert | Islamabad | Islamabad | Democratic Governnce, Legislative & Policy Reforms, Parliamentary Development | 24 years | - Chairman Board of Directors, Accountability Lab Pakistan- a transnational network of Labs in 11 countries - Ex Co-Chair Parliamentary Support Group - Pioneer Provincial Alliances on Localisation of SDGs in Sindh and Balochistan - Ex- Chair Mumkin EVAW Alliance, Punjab - Member National Working Group on Political Feminism - Member Legislative Watch Group for Gender Justice - Alumni of Centre for Reproductive Rights, USA Research Work and Publications: _ A Comparative Analysis of Public Accounts Committee System in Pakistan- by Accountability Lab Pakistan _ Provided technical assistance to Senate and 4 Provincial Assemblies of Pakistan, in developing their strategic plans _ Manual for Parliaments on Protection of the Rights of Religious Minorities, by the Asia Foundation, USA _ Impact of Migration on Voting Rights in South Asia Region- by IDEAS International Sweden (co-author) _ A Study on SDG 5 Gender Equality: Addressing Legislative, Policy and Institutional Gaps by Oxfam International (co-author) _ A Gender Assessment Report in Context of Social Democracy in Pakistan, by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Germany _ Manual on Legal Services for Women Survivors of Violence in Pakistan, by MŽdecins du Monde France _ History of WomenÕs Rights Movement and Pro-Women Rights Legislations in Different Ruling Regimes of Pakistan, published in Pakistan Journal of Criminology (co-author) _ A Methodological Guide: GBV Prevention and Response, by MŽdecins du Monde France (co-author) _ A study on Juvenile Justice System in Pakistan by AGHS Legal Aid Cell |
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| Amir Hamza | hamzaamir13@gmail.com | UN IOM | Thematic Expert | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Mardan | Gender, General Protection, Child Protection, youth development and Mental health | 12 | Part of GBV interventions at Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa from 2022 till now at UN IOM The young world ambassador from Pakistan for kofi Annan foundation for 2020 Being part of British coucil inclusive entrepreneurship capacity building initiatives Pakistan Have been selected for KPIC grant Two time winner of Youth Grant UNDP Part of KP youth policy group 2019 Part of Khyber Medical College Incubation center SOPs development Part of Gender responsive Framework PDMA and UNFPA 2023 Part of UNHCR REFUGEE FRAMEWORK 2023 part of Gender Based Violnec Case Management Master Trainers at UN level being engaged with youth development department kp for enterprise development at kp LUMS enterprise competition Part of shaoor foundation enterprise development fund 2020 Part of research on housing land and property rights UN IOM |
