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On 14 October 2026, Ms. Rubina Brohi, Chairperson SCSW, and Ms. Seema Maheshwary, Member NCSW, met with Ms. Zara Darya Khan, the first female Deputy Commissioner of Badin, to discuss women’s rights, gender based violence and strengthening women friendly protection services, including Safe Houses, in the district.
Ministry of Law & Justice signs an MoU with UNFPA in an effort to enforce criminal law amendments for SV rape, securing access to justice, redress and reparation mechanism for the survivors as these are key to advancing the rights of women and girls to live free of fear and violence.
Ms. Ruqaiya Abbas, Member NCSW, met with the Honourable Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan to advance women’s rights, protection, healthcare, mobility, and economic empowerment. The Chief Minister assured full support for key initiatives, including operationalizing GBCSW, reviving Dar-ul-Aman, workplace harassment protection, Pink Suzuki transport, mobile healthcare and daycare centres for working women.
On 11th October 2026, NCSW Chairperson Ms. Noureen Bano Lehri participated as a panelist at the launch of the Annual Pakistan Prison Data Report 2026, advocating gender-responsive bail reforms, expanded legal aid, and improved protection and support for incarcerated women, following a reported 46% increase in women prisoners since 2024.
On 14 October 2026, NCSW Board Member Sister Mariam Parveen received the prestigious Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Award from PPAF for her outstanding contributions to advancing Christian community rights.
NCSW Chairperson Ms. Noureen Bano Lehri held a consultative meeting with Mr. Sarim Mehmood, CEO of Fruit of Sustainability, on 12th October 2026 to advance women’s economic empowerment, workplace safety, gender pay equality and the proposed National Gender Monitoring Framework through collaborative initiatives.
On 20th October 2026, the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), led by Chairperson Ms. Noureen Bano Lehri, hosted a high-level delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) Headquarters to discuss strategic collaboration on gender protection, women’s empowerment, mental health support and inclusive humanitarian response, including child protection, prevention of under-18 marriages, and support for vulnerable women during emergencies.
NCSW successfully held its 80th Board Meeting on 14–15 October 2026 in Islamabad, focusing on institutional progress, legal reforms, provincial coordination, and preparations for the upcoming 16 Days of Activism. The Chairperson and Board Members reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening NCSW and Provincial Commissions.

Punjab Ombudsperson Meets Members of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) Punjab

Ms. Noureen Bano Lehri Appointed as Acting Chairperson, NCSW

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The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) is a statutory body established in July 2000. It is an outcome of the national and international commitments of the Government of Pakistan like Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 1995; and National Plan of Action (NPA) for Women, 1998.
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NCSW Rules 2018

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letter for Poster Competetion to Universities

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NCSW approved Business Rules 2014

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NCSW Amendment Act 2018

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Annual Report 2017

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Annual Report 2013

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Annual Report 2007 Detailed Activity and Progress report for NCSW 2007

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Annual Report 2006

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Child Marriage in Pakistan: A Report on Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2020

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