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Advancing Gender Equality in Legislation: A Workshop on Gender-Sensitive Legislative Drafting
Islamabad:The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), led by MNA Dr. Shahida Rehmani, Secretary WPC, is proud to host an international workshop titled “Advancing Gender Equality in Legislation: A Workshop on Gender-Sensitive Legislative…
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Child Rights Take Center Stage: Pakistan and US Embassy Join Forces
Islamabad: The Parliamentary Committee on Child Rights (PCCR) convened a significant meeting with representatives from the US Embassy to discuss strengthening initiatives for child welfare and rights in Pakistan. Chaired by Honorable Dr.…
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Empowering Women in Pakistan: A New Era Begins
Islamabad: The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and UNFPA Pakistan have collaborated to finalize Pakistan's first-ever Gender Parity Report for Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), to be presented in Parliament. This landmark…
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Chartered flight brings home 318 Pakistanis evacuated from Syria
ISLAMABAD :On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a chartered plane carrying 318 Pakistani nationals, who were repatriated from Syria to Beirut, Lebanon a day earlier, landed at the Islamabad International Airport in the wee…
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Malaysian Delegation Meets Federal Minister for Law & Justice to Discuss Repatriation of…
Islamabad: A delegation from the Malaysian High Commission, led by Ms. Mary Robert, met with Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law & Justice and Human Rights, in Islamabad on 11th December 2024. The meeting focused on…
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FAFEN Launches Report on Women’s Participation in GE-2024, Calls for Pro-Women Electoral Reforms
ISLAMABAD:Report by Shakila Jalil
shakila.jalil01@gmail.com
The Parliament, political parties, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and civil society must join forces to enhance the participation of women as voters and…
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UNICEF Pakistan Advisory Council launched to drive collective action for child rights
ISLAMABAD:The UNICEF Pakistan Advisory Council (UPAC) launched on Tuesday to create a strategic platform to advance child rights in Pakistan.
The Council brings together thought leaders, philanthropists and advocates who share UNICEF’s…
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SSDO, U.S. Embassy Collaborate to Combat Human Trafficking in Pakistan
Islamabad :The Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan, organized a successful grant closing and lession learning ceremony in Islamabad, marking the conclusion of a key…
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SSDO Reiterates Commitment to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
Islamabad: On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, Executive Director of the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) , Syed Kausar Abbas emphasized that while progress has been made in the protection of human rights,…
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Justice Ayesha A. Malik Calls for Urgent Action on Gender-Based Violence
Islamabad: The high-level panel of speakers including policy makers, human rights activists and Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday made a powerful call to action, urging society and institutions to prioritize the issue and…
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