Aurat Foundation and HomeNet South Asia Launch Training Manual for Women Home-Based Workers on Addressing Gender-Based Violence

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with HomeNet South Asia and HomeNet Pakistan, commemorated International Home-Based Workers’ Day 2026 in Islamabad on 20 October, highlighting the contributions, challenges, and rights of women home-based workers. The event brought together women workers, civil society representatives, experts, and policymakers to discuss decent work, fair remuneration, economic empowerment, and stronger legal protection.

A key highlight was the launch of the “Training Manual for Women Home-Based Workers of South Asia on Addressing Gender-Based Violence,” reaffirming the collective commitment to advancing women’s dignity, rights, and economic independence. The launch underlined the importance of raising awareness about gender-based violence, strengthening women workers’ rights and protection, and promoting safe, dignified, and equitable working conditions for women home-based workers across South Asia.

The event was attended by MNA Farah Naz Akbar, Chandni Joshi, Sristi Malla, Dr. Aliya Hashmi Khan, Mumtaz Mughal, Mehak Fatima Jafry, Irsa Durrani, Laiba Tahir, Sumaira Gull, and Qurat ul Ain from AF, along with civil society representatives and women home-based workers.