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Aug 19, 2026

Youth Voices for a Tobacco-Free Pakistan: Parliamentarians and Mentors Come Together

An Orientation Session with Youth Mentors and Parliamentarians was held on 19th August, 2026 in Islamabad. Ms. Syeda Amnah Batool,...

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Aug 11, 2026

AF and NCSW Strengthen Collaboration for Women’s Empowerment

A fruitful meeting was held with Chairperson NCSW, Ms. Noureen Lehri. The Aurat Foundation (AF) team and NCSW discussed opportunities...

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Aug 06, 2026

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Team Visits Aurat Foundation to Explore Collaboration

It was a pleasure to welcome the Asian Development Bank (ADB) team to the Aurat Foundation Headoffice. The meeting provided...

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Aug 04, 2026

Strengthening Access to Justice through Institutional Collaboration: Aurat Foundation Meets SSP Federal Prisons, Islamabad

As part of the project “Trans-Provincial Intervention for Reformative Capacity-Building, Enabling Access to Justice and Advocacy through Outreach Programs with...

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Jul 29, 2026

Meeting with PTI Secretary-General on Proposed Intra-Party Consultation and GESI Objectives

On Wednesday, 29 July 2026, a meeting was held with Mr. Salman Akram Raja, Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, at his...

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Jul 23, 2026

Aurat Foundation (AF) and Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Aurat Foundation (AF) and PILL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative partnership aimed at promoting awareness...

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Jul 21, 2026

MAV Deployment Under UNDP Project in Sanghar

With the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Aurat Foundation is implementing a project on Computerized National Identity...

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Jul 20, 2026

Meeting with MNA Dr. Shahida Rehmani, Secretary, Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC)

A productive meeting was held with MNA Dr. Shahida Rehmani, Secretary of the Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), to discuss ongoing...

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Jul 20, 2026

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed Between Inspectorate General of Prisons, Government of Balochistan and Aurat Foundation

On 20 July 2026, an MoU was signed at the Office of the Inspector General of Prisons, Government of Balochistan,...

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Jul 17, 2026

Community Awareness Session on CNIC Registration and Voter Education in Village Khaskheli, Shahdadpur, District Sanghar

Under the UNDP-supported CNIC and Voter Education Project, Aurat Foundation conducted a community awareness session with rural women in Village...

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Jul 17, 2026

MRV Conducted Under UNDP Project in Mirpurkhas

With the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Aurat Foundation is implementing a project on Computerized National Identity...

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Jul 15, 2026

Aurat Foundation’s Meeting with ANP Leaders

On 15 July 2026, AF team led by Team Leader Syed Safdar Hussain Shah & Shafi Agha, Director (Institutions &...

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Jul 14, 2026

AF Islamabad Team Meeting with Awami National Party (ANP) Leaders

On 14 July 2026, AF team led by Team Leader Syed Safdar Hussain Shah & Shafi Agha, Director (Institutions &...

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Jul 13, 2026

AF Quetta Team Meets Governor Balochistan to Strengthen Collaboration on Women’s Rights and Access to Justice

The Aurat Foundation Quetta team called on to discuss future collaboration on promoting women’s rights, advancing gender equality, and improving...

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Jul 13, 2026

AF Quetta Team Meets Inspector General of Balochistan Prisons to Strengthen Partnership on Prison Reforms

The Aurat Foundation Quetta team called on Capt. (R) Asim Khan, Inspector General (IG) of Balochistan Prisons, to discuss future...

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Jul 09, 2026

AF Karachi Team Interviews Dr. Akram Sultan

Dr. Muhammad Akram Sultan’s contributions extend far beyond his role as a cardiologist. Throughout his distinguished career, he has played...

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Jul 09, 2026

Meeting with Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti, Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination

A meeting was held with Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations...

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Jul 08, 2026

(MoU) Signing Between Aurat Foundation and Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) to Strengthen Reintegration Support for Returnees

A MoU is signed between MRCs and AF regarding Reintegration of Returnees (RoR).Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs), under the framework of...

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Jul 08, 2026

Aurat Foundation Quetta team met with Ms. Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani, Minister for Education, Government of Balochistan

The Aurat Foundation Quetta team, led by Mr. Allauddin Khilji, Resident Director, accompanied by Ms. Yasmeen Mughal, Project Coordinator, met...

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Jul 07, 2026

AF team held a coordination meeting with Ms. Sabeen Gouri, Project Focal Person of (MQM-P)

On 7 July 2026, the Aurat Foundation team held a coordination meeting with Ms. Sabeen Gouri, Project Focal Person of...

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Jul 01, 2026

A New Partnership for Women’s Financial Empowerment in Balochistan

Aurat Foundation Balochistan is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of...

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Jun 29, 2026

Policy Engagement with Parliamentary Leadership on Tobacco Control

An Aurat Foundation delegation comprising Mr. Syed Safdar Raza, Ms. Mehak Fatima Jafry and Mr. Shafi Agha met with Dr....

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Jun 29, 2026

Provincial Women’s Conference on Gender Parity

Highlighting Progress Towards a Gender-Responsive Justice System in Balochistan Aurat Foundation, with the financial and technical support of UN Women...

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Jun 24, 2026

NADRA Mobile Registration Van (MRV) – NIC Registration Activity at District Karachi West

As part of efforts to promote civil registration and improve access to identity services, the NADRA Mobile Registration Van (MRV)...

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Jun 23, 2026

Aurat Foundation Meets IG Sindh Prisons to Advance Prison Reforms and Access to Justice

The Karachi team of Aurat Foundation called on Mr. Fida Hussain Mastoi, Inspector General (IG), Sindh Prisons & Corrections Service,...

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Jun 19, 2026

Orientation Meeting with Minority Group – Karachi West

Orientation Meeting with Minority Group – Karachi West under the project “NIC Registration and Civic Voter Education in Target Districts...

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Jun 13, 2026

Aurat Foundation and State Bank of Pakistan Discuss Strengthening Women’s Financial Inclusion in Balochistan

The team of Aurat Foundation Quetta, led by Mr. Allauddin Khilji, Resident Director, along with Ms. Yasmeen Mughal, Project Coordinator,...

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Jun 11, 2026

Aurat Foundation Engages Health Experts on Public and Mental Health Priorities

A productive and insightful meeting was held on 11 June 2026 with Dr. M. Akram Sultan, Advisor Health and Member,...

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Jun 07, 2026

Energy & Environment Action Summit 2026!

Energy & Environment Action Summit 2026! organised by the Global Business Network, successfully brought together leaders, innovators, policymakers, and environmental...

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Jun 05, 2026

MoU Signing Ceremony for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Global Entrepreneurship

Islamabad, June 05 2026 – Aurat Foundation, Community Development Foundation (CDF), and KREATE IDEAS TO ELEVATE STORIES (KITES) marked an...

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Jun 03, 2026

Meeting with Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Women Development Department, Government of Balochistan

A productive meeting was held with Dr. Rubaba Khan Buledi to discuss the progress of ongoing projects and future collaboration....

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May 23, 2026

Meeting with Ziaullah Khan Tareen, DIG Prisons

A fruitful meeting was held with Mr. Ziaullah Khan Tareen, DIG Prisons by Ms. Mumtaz Mughal Director Programmes and Mr....

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May 22, 2026

Meeting with Ms. Shazia, In-charge Women & Juvenile Facilitation Center, Balochistan Police

A meeting was held with Ms. Shazia, In-charge of the Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center, to discuss the ongoing Gender...

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May 22, 2026

Meeting with Hassan Asad Alvi, DIG Police (Headquarters)

A meeting was held with Mr. Hassan Asad Alvi, DIG Police (Headquarters), to discuss the upcoming interventions planned by the...

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May 04, 2026

Give to Gain

KARACHI — In a profound demonstration of national solidarity and social responsibility, the Aurat Foundation marked its historic 40th Anniversary...

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May 02, 2026

Meeting of Aurat Foundation with Mr. Murad Ali Soni, Head of Community Policing Karachi

Aurat Foundation held a productive and meaningful meeting with Mr. Murad Ali Soni, Head of Community Policing Karachi, at the...

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May 02, 2026

Meeting with Mr. Humza Tabani, Chairman, Tabani Group of Companies

A productive and engaging meeting was held with Mr. Humza Tabani, Chairman of the Tabani Group of Companies, at the...

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May 01, 2026

Meeting with Dr. Akram Sultan, CEO of Tabba Hoapital

A delegation from Aurat Foundation held a productive meeting with Dr. M. Akram Sultan, to discuss opportunities for collaboration in...

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Apr 30, 2026

Advocacy Meeting on Anti-Tobacco Campaign

Aurat Foundation had a meeting in Karachi on 30 April with Spokesperson of the Sindh government, Mr. Sukhdev Assardas Hemnani...

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Apr 30, 2026

Inter Party Consultation on Advancing Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI)

Aurat Foundation (AF) under EU supported Pakistan Women Leaders project, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and...

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Apr 29, 2026

DIG Sindh Police Delegation Commends Aurat Foundation and Muslim Charity Initiatives at Quetta Jail

A delegation led by the DIG Sindh Police and PSP officers visited Quetta Jail, where they were warmly received by...

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Apr 29, 2026

MoU Signed for Expansion of Ali Haider General Hospital

Aurat Foundation and Life and Hope Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Takht Bhai, Mardan, to expand, strengthen an...

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Feb 16, 2026

Civil Society Pays Tribute to AF’s 40 Years of Advancing Women’s Empowerment

Mr. Sadiq Mirza, Coordinator of the Citizen Action Committee Vehari, commemorated the 40-year journey and contributions of Aurat Foundation during...

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Feb 12, 2026

“Pakistan’s history is incomplete without women”, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari

“Pakistan’s history is incomplete without women,” Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Karachi (12 February):First Lady of Pakistan, Ms. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, while...

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Jan 09, 2026

Happy 40th Anniversary, Aurat Foundation!

Celebrated at the Islamabad Head Office, this milestone marks four decades of steadfast advocacy for women’s rights, gender equality, and...

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Dec 10, 2025

16 Days of Activism Campaign Raises Awareness on Gender-Based Violence and Digital Safety

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign was actively implemented in Swat under the global theme “End Digital...

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Sep 25, 2025

Mobilization with Community Women

Four community mobilization sessions have been conducted till date and total 98 women and girls participated in the sessions. The...

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Sep 10, 2025

Mock session at Hassan Garhi, Peshawar

A Mock Session on Access to Justice was conducted in Peshawar under the CSOs Engagement component of the Rule of...

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Jul 10, 2025

Women Safe Space (Strengthening women’s Self-Reliance and Community Engagement)

Women Safe Space (WSS) has been successfully set up in a house located at College Colony, Swat during July –...

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Jun 25, 2025

National Training of Trainers – NTOT

Aurat Foundation (AF) in collaboration with Women Learning Partnership (WLP) ...

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Jun 18, 2025

Women as Architect of Peace, Power and Progress

Women as Architect of Peace, Power and Progress

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Jun 13, 2025

Industrial Work & Decision Making

Industrial Work & Decision Making

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May 29, 2025

Experts Call for Steep Tobacco Tax Hike and Robust Law Enforcement to Combat Rising Nicotine Use Among Youth

A high-level policy dialogue on tobacco control held in IslamabaD ...

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Apr 24, 2025

Strong Action Urged to Regulate Tobacco and Emerging Nicotine Products in Sindh Legislators, Health Advocates, and Civil Society Unite to Push for Stronger Provincial Tobacco Control Measures

Karachi, April 24, 2025 - Legislators, health professionals ...

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Mar 25, 2025

Aurat Foundation asks substantial increase in excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products

A delegation of Aurat Foundation called on Syed Mustafa Kamal ...

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Feb 20, 2025

Tobacco and emerging nicotine products

A policy Dialogue was held in Karachi about ...

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Feb 12, 2025

Highlights Of The Webinar On National Women's Day

On the occasion of National Women's Day 12th February ...

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Feb 12, 2025

Highlights Of The Webinar On National Women’s Day

On the occasion of National Women's Day 12th February ...

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Jan 29, 2025

Aurat Foundation had a fruitful meeting with the Chairman Council of Islamic Idealog Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi

Aurat Foundation had a fruitful meeting ...

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Jan 23, 2025

An awareness session was conducted for the students

An awareness session was conducted for the students

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Jan 16, 2025

Safdar Raza conducted a session

Safdar Raza conducted a session ...

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Jan 16, 2025

Aurat Foundation signed an MoU with ICMA

Aurat Foundation signed an MoU with ICMA

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Jan 16, 2025

Concerned mothers group of Aurat Foundation

Concerned mothers group of Aurat Foundation ...

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Jan 08, 2025

An awareness session was conducted for the students

An awareness session was conducted for the students ...

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Dec 31, 2024

Awareness Session for the workers of Koh E Noor Textile Mills, Rawalpindi

A session with 15 laborer was conducted at Kohinoor Textile Mills Rawalpindi ...

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Dec 30, 2024

Refresher for Concerned Mothers' Group

A refresher session

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Dec 30, 2024

Refresher for Concerned Mother’s Group

A refresher session

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Dec 06, 2024

South Asia Regional Youth Conference To Reduce Tobacco Use

Aurat Foundation, Islamabad head office ...

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Nov 27, 2024

Aurat Foundation signed MoU with Inspector General Prisons

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed ...

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Nov 21, 2024

Policy Dailogue on Regulations on Tobacco and Emerging products

Provincial Minister for Human Rights Ministry, Punjab Ramesh Singh Arora ...

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Nov 21, 2024

Policy Dailogue on Regulations on Tobacco and Emerging products

Provincial Minister for Human Rights Ministry, Punjab Ramesh Singh Arora ...

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Oct 23, 2024

Building Inclusive Governance: Capacity Building of CSOs and Media Persons on Engaging in Provincial Government Processes, Budgets, and Expenditures

The workshop facilitated by the Aurat Foundation ...

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Oct 23, 2024

Policy Dialogue on Tobacco Control – Legislative Challenges and Opportunities

A policy dialogue was conducted between the MNAs ...

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Oct 22, 2024

Formal Meeting of the Aurat Foundation at the Women Parliamentary Caucus

On 22nd October a delegation of Aurat Foundation ...

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Oct 22, 2024

Policy Dialogue on Tobacco Control – Operational Challenges

Aurat Foundation organized a policy dialogue on tobacco control ...

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Sep 26, 2024

Concerned Mothers Demand Ban on novel nicotine products and immediate increase in tobacco taxation

A group of 60 women, representing ...

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Aug 28, 2024

Strengthen the Role of Parliamentarians for Reduction of Tobacco in Pakistan

Aurat Foundation gave a Presentation regarding to ...

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Jul 11, 2024

Journey of Success of Women Peace Architects (WPAs)

A total of two hundred and thirty-three (233) ...

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Jun 08, 2024

Women's Inclusiveness in Political Awareness, Laws, and Policies

Ms Mashal Mushtaq and Ms Carol Malaika, member Women ...

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Jun 08, 2024

Women’s Inclusiveness in Political Awareness, Laws, and Policies

Ms Mashal Mushtaq and Ms Carol Malaika, member Women ...

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Jun 06, 2024

Peace in Action: Community Engagement for Harmony

Ms Zainab Mehmood, member Women Peace Architect...

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Jun 05, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Promoting Disability Rights and Peacebuilding Awareness

Ms Maria Qureshi and Ms Yusra Gillani, member Women Peace Architects (WPAs) under ...

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Jun 04, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Law Enforcement and Elected Officials in Peacebuilding

Ms Saina Ali, member Women Peace Architect for Karachi conducted ...

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Jun 04, 2024

Awareness Raising and Economic Empowerment Initiatives for the Promotion of Peace

Ms Yasmin Mughal, Ms Saira Iqbal and Pashmina Khilji, ...

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Jun 03, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Law Enforcement and Elected Officials in Peacebuilding

Ms Saina Ali, member Women Peace Architect from Karachi...

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May 31, 2024

Peace Awareness: Inspiring Action for a Better Tomorrow

Ms Moazammah Hasnain, member Women Peace Architect ...

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May 24, 2024

Empower Her: Financial Literacy for Women

Ms Kiran Fatima, member Women Peace Architect from Karachi ...

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Apr 29, 2024

Fostering Peace through Collaboration: Inclusive Womens Voices Co-Creating Our Future

Aurat Foundation conducted A One-Day Co-Creation Workshop ...

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Apr 22, 2024

Empowering Women Peace Architects for Peace: Building Bridges, Changing Lives

Aurat Foundation successfully conducted a three-day training workshop on ...

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Jan 23, 2024

Civic Education identified as a significant gap in Pakistan’s education system. WPAs can play their volunteer role in promoting peace in different walks of life.

Aurat Foundation organized a ...

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Jan 23, 2024

Civic Education identified as a significant gap in Pakistan’s education system. WPAs can play their volunteer role in promoting peace in different walks of life.

Aurat Foundation organized a ...

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Jan 03, 2024

Legislative Watch Group – Women’s Voice and Leadership – Pakistan

Legislative Watch Group ...

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Jan 03, 2024

Legislative Watch Group “Women’s Voice and Leadership – Pakistan”

Legislative Watch Group ...

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Dec 30, 2023

Ensure transparent, merit-based selection criteria and process for nomination of women on general and reserved seats

Aurat Foundation collaborated with the Women’s ...

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Dec 22, 2023

Women and Youth Needs to Equipped with Knowledge in Multiple Roles of Peace-Building

Women and Youth Needs to Equipped with ...

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Dec 21, 2023

Project Launching Ceremony: “Promoting Social and Economic Rights of Women Garment Workers in Pakistan”

Aurat Foundation launched a project in Laho ...

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Dec 08, 2023

Aurat Foundation in collaboration of National Institute of Psychology, QAU

Mr. Naeem Ahmed Mirza, Executive Director AF spoke on

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Dec 01, 2023

COMMEMORATION OF WORLD AIDS DAY

Aurat Foundation with collaboration of District Women Protection Center Rawalpindi ...

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Nov 28, 2023

Commemoration of 16 Days of Activism at Head Office of Aurat Foundation

16 Days of Activism was kick started with its launching ...

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Nov 22, 2023

Empowering Youth to Counter Extremist Content on Digital Platforms

AF organized consultation on Building Bridges for Women ...

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Oct 30, 2023

Women’s involvement in peacebuilding is vital for creating lasting peace

Speakers urged the stakeholders to give more voice to women ...

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Aug 06, 2023

Professional Leadership Skills

Aurat Foundation organized a three-day training workshop ...

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Jul 13, 2023

Identity, Countering Violent Extremism and Role of Police in Peacebuilding By Women Peace Architects (WPA)

There were three main objectives for this session ...

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Jun 16, 2023

Introductory Meeting with Punjab AIDs Control Program (PACP)

After a thorough consultative process, an introductory meeting was held on 16th June, 2023 at PACP office ...

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Jun 10, 2023

Increase the citizen trust in the decision-making process

Aurat Foundation organized the meeting with the women peace architects ...

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Jun 09, 2023

Understanding Gender, Women, and Girls' Engagement in CVE & PVE

Aurat Foundation organized a three-day capacity-building workshop on ...

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Jun 09, 2023

Understanding Gender, Women, and Girl’s Engagement in CVE & PVE

Aurat Foundation organized a three-day capacity-building workshop on ...

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Jun 04, 2023

Women's Leadership in Peacebuilding and Sustain Peace

A three-day training workshop on “Professional Leadership Skills” was organized by Aurat Foundation on 4th-6th June 2023 in Ziarat, Balochistan.

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Jun 04, 2023

Women’s Leadership in Peacebuilding and Sustain Peace

A three-day training workshop on “Professional Leadership Skills” was organized by Aurat Foundation on 4th-6th June 2023 in Ziarat, Balochistan.

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Jun 01, 2023

Consultative Working Group (CWG) meeting

A Consultative Working Group (CWG) meeting was organized by Aurat Foundation (AF) on 1st June 2023 at the Pearl Continental...

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May 09, 2023

National Dialogue Against Honor Killings in Balochistan

Malik Abdul Wali Kakar, speaking on the occasion, said that killing of women in the name of ...

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Apr 18, 2023

Speakers demand women-led solutions for climate justice

18th April 2023 - Senator Sherry Rehman, Minister for Climate Change said that climate action ...

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Apr 07, 2023

3-Day Orientation of Legal Aid Desk Officers of Sindh

Aurat Foundation organized a 3-Day orientation workshop for Legal Aid Desk Officers of Sindh on 7 - 9 April 2023...

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Mar 22, 2023

Stop Social-Cultural Humiliated Practices Against Women and Girls

Mr. Sher Ali, Khalti, reporter of “The News” group of Pakistan ...

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Mar 22, 2023

3-day Orientation Workshop for legal Aid Desk Officers of Punjab

3-Day orientation workshop for Legal Aid Desk Officers of Punjab was held on 22nd – 24th March, 2023 at Maisonette...

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Mar 21, 2023

Engaging Community and Women in Countering Violent Extremism

Aurat Foundation organized a three-day training workshop on "Transforming Violent ...

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Mar 09, 2023

Needs to enhance community engagement for the promotion of peace

Ms. Mahnaz Rahman, Resident Director AF Sindh, and member of mediator group formed by civil society to dialogue with ...

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Mar 08, 2023

Understanding of Radicalization and Best Practices of Gender Engagement in PVE

Aurat Foundation organized a three-day workshop for WPAs of Sindh and Balochistan on the ...

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Jan 25, 2023

Strengthen the Capacities of WPAs on Common Ground Approach

A three-day training workshop on the Common Ground Approach (CGA) was organized on ...

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Jan 23, 2023

Aurat Foundation organized a three-day workshop for Women Peace architects (WPAs)

23-25 January 2023: Women's inclusion in peacebuilding processes is essential for long-term success

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Jan 10, 2023

National Training of Trainers Institute on Climate Justice

12 January 2023: Aurat Foundation in collaboration with WLP organized a three-day national training of trainers ..

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Dec 13, 2022

Social media is essential for effective communication, engagement, and highlight the political achievements

Ms Romina Khurshid Alam, Convener national ...

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Dec 03, 2022

Collaborative efforts are needed for prevention of GBV

Ms. Rizwana, Incharge Dar-ul-Aman Rawalpindi said that shelters ..

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Dec 03, 2022

Pro women laws

An awareness session on pro women laws was organized at Panah Shelter home, ...

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Oct 27, 2022

Needs to introduce the intersectional approach to gender mainstreaming

There is a need to reserve the 33 % seats for women in all ...

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Oct 27, 2022

Constitutional and electoral reforms are needed for strengthening accountability, governance and inclusion

A consultation on ...

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Sep 12, 2022

Democracy Collective Wisdom of Nation

12 September 2022: Aurat Foundation celebrated International Democracy Day with the theme of ...

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Aug 16, 2022

Introductory Meeting of Women’s Access to Justice (A2J) Group

AF conducted Introductory meeting of Women's Access to Justice Advisory Group

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Aug 06, 2022

First Women Bank Ltd pays tribute to iconic women

Working tirelessly to uplift women, Ms. Nigar Ahmed ...

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Aug 05, 2022

Need Assessmt of Flood Effected Areas of Dera Ismail Khan and Tank

After flood situation was getting worsen day by day....

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Aug 03, 2022

Electoral Rearms for Strengthening Democracy, Ensuring Social Inclusion and Free and Fair Elections in Pakistan

3rd August 2022: Aurat Foundation hold meeting with Women’s Parliamentary Caucus at National Assembly

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Jul 27, 2022

National consultation on Constitutional and electoral reforms for strengthening gender equality and social inclusion under Jazba programme

Aurat Foundation (AF) in collaboration with South Asia Partnership Pakistan (SAP-Pk) ...

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Jul 12, 2022

Leaving No One Behind: Inclusive Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in post-Covid recovery in Pakistan

A virtual Side Event during High ...

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Jul 07, 2022

Project Startup Workshop – SHE The Peacebuilder

The workshop began with a formal introduction ..

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Jul 07, 2022

Project Startup Workshop “SHE The Peacebuilder”

The workshop began with a formal introduction ..

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Jun 30, 2022

Key Population and Women PLHIV faced discrimination, harassment, and violence

Key populations in Pakistan, have faced a range of legal ...

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Jun 30, 2022

Club de Madrid (CdM)

Aurat Foundation, in partnership with Club de Madrid (CdM) ...

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Jun 22, 2022

Meeting with Ms Romina Khurshid Alam, Convener national parliamentary taskforce SDGs

Ms Nousheen Khurram, National Program Manager Jazba and Mr Waqar Ahmed, Monitoring, Evaluation ...

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Jul 15, 2021

Two-Days session on Role of Parliamentarians in Ensuring Gender Equality through Implementation of SDG 5 in Balochistan Province, Quetta

Aurat Foundation Quetta organized a Two-Days session on Role of Parliamentarians ..

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Jul 12, 2021

Meeting With Women Voter Network, Political Workers And Young Activists

Aurat Foundation organized the meeting with Women Voter Network, political ...

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Feb 25, 2021

Integrating Vulnerable Communities Inputs to Inclusive Development Roadmap in Pakistan

Aurat Foundation and Club de Madrid organized an online session ...

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Feb 16, 2021

Paving the Ways – providing the resources to the skill

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan s economy has suffered badly. Social distancing, lockdown ..

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Feb 12, 2021

Launching Ceremony of the Research Study on "Violence Against Women & Girls in the Times of Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 and Commemoration of 12 February, National Women's Day

Aurat Foundation in collaboration of South Asia Partnership Pakistan organized ...

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Feb 12, 2021

Launching Ceremony of the Research Study on "Violence Against Women & Girls in the Times of Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 and Commemoration of 12 February, National Women’s Day”

Aurat Foundation in collaboration of South Asia Partnership Pakistan organized ...

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Jan 19, 2021

Leaving No One behind: The Role of Parliamentarians for inclusive development in Pakistan

Speakers of an online session lauded the role of parliamentarians and NGOs ...

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Jun 30, 2020

Peshawar, Okara, Quetta, Sibi, Karachi and Sukkur Aurat Foundation potential response in context of COVID-19 in Pakistan

The sudden emergence ...

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Mar 17, 2020

National Training of Trainers on Community Leadership and Local Government System

Aurat Foundation organized a "Training of Trainers" on Community Leadership and Local Government System ....

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Mar 13, 2020

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF JAZBA

The Launching ceremony of the JAZBA held on 13 March 2020 in Lahore ...

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Feb 18, 2020

Capacity Building Workshops for Officials and Staff of Shelter Homes

Aurat Foundation organized 2- Days Capacity Building Workshops ...

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Feb 10, 2020

Deeds not Words: Pakistan Alternative Civil Society's Alternative Report on CEDAW 2020

Aurat Foundation in collaboration with Legal Aid ...

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Feb 10, 2020

Deeds not Words: Pakistan Alternative Civil Society’s Alternative Report on CEDAW 2020

Aurat Foundation in collaboration with Legal Aid ...

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Jan 28, 2020

MoU singed with Women Development Department, Punjab for implementation of Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan in Punjab

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

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Dec 13, 2019

Consultation Meeting “Sharing Progress for Women Empowerment”

Aurat Foundation arranged consultation meeting on Sharing Progress for Women Empowerment"

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Nov 29, 2019

Consultation

Aurat Foundation in collaboration with Oxfam with the financial support ...

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Nov 26, 2019

Water Energy Food Nexus; Does the Nexus actually work? Women's Perspective

26th & 27th November 2019-- Water Energy Food Nexus; Does the Nexus actually work? Women's Perspective

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Nov 26, 2019

Water Energy Food Nexus; Does the Nexus actually work? Women’s Perspective

26th & 27th November 2019-- Water Energy Food Nexus; Does the Nexus actually work? Women's Perspective

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Nov 24, 2019

16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence 2019

Aurat Foundation in collaboration with EVAW-G Alliance, organized a press conference at Quetta Press Club

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Nov 06, 2019

Launching Ceremony of Women Water Network Quetta & Women's Colloquium, Quetta

Aurat Foundation Quetta organized a launching ceremony of Women Water Network ...

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Nov 06, 2019

Launching Ceremony of Women Water Network Quetta & Women’s Colloquium, Quetta

Aurat Foundation Quetta organized a launching ceremony of Women Water Network ...

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Oct 24, 2019

Training Workshop on Effective Local Accountability

Aurat Foundation arranged a "Training Workshop on Effective Local ...

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Aug 03, 2019

Launching Ceremony of Women Water Network Islamabad & Women’s Colloquium

Aurat Foundation organized a launching ceremony of Women Water Network and Women’s Colloquium with Hisaar ...

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Aug 03, 2019

Launching Ceremony of Women Water Network Islamabad & Women’s Colloquium

Aurat Foundation organized a launching ceremony of Women Water Network and Women’s Colloquium with Hisaar ...

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Mar 19, 2019

Seminar on “Jahez Khori Band Karo”

The Institute of Administrative Sciences Punjab University has arranged a seminar with the collaboration of Aurat Foundation Lahore ...

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Mar 19, 2019

Seminar on “Jahez Khori Band Karo”

The Institute of Administrative Sciences Punjab University has arranged a seminar with the collaboration of Aurat Foundation Lahore ...

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Mar 08, 2019

Aurat Foundation publication stalls on IWD

Aurat Foundation arranged a stall of AF publications at 8th March ...

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Mar 07, 2019

Training session on Financial Literacy in collaboration with State Bank of Pakistan

With the reference of first meeting with NFLP, which was held on 1st Feb, the Aurat Foundation team ...

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Mar 04, 2019

Create & Spread – awareness among the community at public place

International Women’s day is celebrated on 8th march. In the context of IWD the Aurat Foundation ...

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Feb 22, 2019

Active citizenship Program (Self-Defense)

Child sexual abuse, also called child molestation, is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older ...

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Jan 31, 2019

Dialogue event with Parliamentarians on promotion and protection of agrarian women in Punjab under INSPIRED+Pakistan project (EU) Lahore.

Aurat Foundation organized a dialogue with Members Provincial Assembly on 31st January 2019 in Hotel Avari in which ...

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Jan 25, 2019

Jahez khori band karo-A campaign against dowry

Dowry is an overburdening curse that has engulfed our society...

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Jan 03, 2019

46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy has visited the Aurat Foundation office.

15 A group of officers from the 46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy, Walton Lahore ...

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Dec 06, 2018

Round table discussion with parliamentarians Punjab

Round table discussion with parliamentarians Punjab held on 6th Dec 2018. Member provincial ..

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Dec 04, 2018

Punjab Women Safety Audit Steering Committee

Women Safety Audit steering committee meeting was chaired by Ms. Irum Bukhari Sahiba, Secretary Women Development ...

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Nov 13, 2018

Dialogue with MPAs on Promtion and Protection of Socio-Economic Rights of Women Working in Agriculture Sectors in Punjab

Aurat Foundation organized a dialogue with Members Provincial Assembly today in Hotel Avari. ..

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Oct 30, 2018

Launching Ceremony of Participatory Policy Assessment

Launching ceremony of participatory policy assessment on Socio-Economic rights of women working in agriculture sector ...

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Oct 09, 2018

A strategic planning and consultation meeting of Mumkin alliance

Mumkin Alliance is an alliance of 18 NGOs, since 2008 Work for elimination of violence against women

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Jul 24, 2018

Meeting with European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM)

Two members of European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) had a meeting with AF Karachi ...

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Jul 23, 2018

One day Election Observer Training

Sindh Commission for Status of Women in collaboration with Aurat Foundation conducted one day election

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Jul 03, 2018

Mumkin Alliance

There's been an inexcusable lot of silence in make culture about this ongoing tragedy of men's VAW/G

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Jun 22, 2018

One Day Training of Social Mobiliser’s

Aurat Foundation organized a “One Day Training of Social Mobilizers” on exercising her right to vote: civic and political pathways...

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May 26, 2018

Sixth WLP National TOT May 26-31, 2018 Shangrila Resorts, Murree

Pakistan being among 20 global partners with Women Learning Partnership, ...

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May 24, 2018

Celebrations of Historical Accomplishment of Sindh Home Based Workers Act, 2018

Aurat Foundation & HomeNet Pakistan in collaboration with Labour& Human Resource Department of ...

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May 21, 2018

Bi Monthly Meeting District Action Committee – Karachi

Aurat Foundation has initiated a project titled "Empowerment of Women Home-based workers and excluded groups in Pakistan" ...

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May 16, 2018

Peer Learning and Exposure Visit to AF Karachi

Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA) under its Community Leadership Development Program trained approximately 400 ...

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Apr 30, 2018

Agriculture sector must declare as an industry to protect the agrarian women labour rights because they as agrarian, WHBW and domestic labor force contributing 25 percent of our GDP ..

Women worker’s contribution in agriculture is still unrecognized and overlooked. Agriculture must declare as an “industry” and protect agrarian workers’...

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Feb 23, 2018

Focus Group Discussion to Define and Uncover Issues Faced by Agrarian Women Workers

Aurat Foundation has organized focus group discussion on 23rd February 2018 by INSPIRED+Team Aurat Foundation Lahore.

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May 25, 2017

Woman’s Political Emancipation: The Future of Pakistan

Aurat Foundation (AF) and Oxfam in Pakistan organized a national workshop entitled Woman’s Political Emancipation:

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May 25, 2017

A Discriminatory social mindset biggest hurdle in way of women’s political participation [25-29 May 2017]

Discriminatory social mindset is the biggest hurdle in the way of women political participation ...

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May 25, 2017

Woman’s Political Emancipation: The Future of Pakistan

Aurat Foundation (AF) and Oxfam in Pakistan organized a national workshop entitled Woman’s Political Emancipation:

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Apr 01, 2017

Rich tributes paid to Nigar

Glowing tributes were paid to late Nigar Ahmad, the founder of Aurat Foundation ...

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Jan 24, 2017

Aurat Foundation Lahore welcomes renowned Nepalese feminist, Ms. Chandani Joshi

Aurat Foundation welcomed renowned Napalese feminist and AF’s dear friend, Ms. Chandani Joshi to the AF’s Lahore offices.

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Dec 28, 2016

Workshop on Role and Achievements of Women Caucuses for Pro-Women Legislative and Policy Reforms

Convener Women Parliamentary Caucus of Punjab Assembly, Ms. Kawal Nauaman ...

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Dec 21, 2016

AF meet Mumkin Alliance and UN WOMEN on situation of Violence Against Women, Lahore

Aurat Foundation, as secretariat of Mumkin EVAW Alliance hosted a discussion on the situation of violence against womenn ...

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Nov 02, 2016

Lahore University of Management Sciences, Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (LUMS, SAHSOL) signed an MoU

Lahore University of Management Sciences, ...

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Oct 18, 2016

Sensitization session with Bar Association

Aurat Foundation organized a sensitization session with District Bar Association, Rawalpindi on Oct 18, 2016 ...

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Oct 05, 2016

Institutional support to Government for women’s rights start at Muzaffargarh

Launching ceremony of the ‘Institutional support to Government of Pakistan for ...

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Aug 12, 2016

GEP & FWBL Celebrated Independence Day 2016

Gender Equity Program (GEP) of Aurat Foundation and First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) ...

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Aug 11, 2016

Government asked to implement CEDAW and other international conventions to end violence against women in Pakistan

Speakers at a public event on ending violence against ...

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Jun 26, 2016

LISTEN’s progressed reviewed at its Annual Planning Meeting

Aurat Foundation organized a progress review of LISTEN project during its Annual Planning and Review Meeting ...

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Jun 25, 2016

ICSWDD project reviewed during Annual Learning meeting

Aurat Foundation organized an annual learning and review meeting with stakeholders under ...

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Jun 24, 2016

Civil society condemned the murder of renowned singer Amjad Sabri

Civil society organizations and networks organised a candle light vigil to pay ...

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Jun 16, 2016

National Training of Trainers for CSOs organised — 16-21.6.2016

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with Women Learning Partnership (WLP), organised a six days Training

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Jun 15, 2016

Show & Tell Convention on June 15, 2016

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with Trocaire and AusDFAT organized a Show & Tell Convention on 15 June, 2016 at Islamabad.

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May 26, 2016

AF and FWBL signed MoU to provide financial services to unbanked women

First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) and Aurat Foundation (AF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ...

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May 23, 2016

First ‘Habib Jalib Courage Award’ presented to women rights activist Nasreen Azhar

Aurat Foundation, on behalf of its Executive Director Ms. Nigar Ahmad, presented the first ever ...

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Apr 29, 2016

Certificate distributed among 80 females trained in ‘Front Office & Culinary Arts Skills’

After 3-month trainings, conducted by College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM)

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Apr 20, 2016

Supporting female graduates’ access into IT launched

Launching ceremony of USAID-supported Project ‘Supporting Female Graduates’ ...

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Apr 12, 2016

‘Enhancing Women’s Economic Empowerment’ launched

Launching ceremony of USAID supported ‘Enhancing Women’s Economic Empowerment’ project, ...

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Apr 07, 2016

Post Master General Balochistan visits AF Quetta office

On April 7, 2016, Post Master General (PMG) of Balochistan Mr. Khalid Awais Ranjha visited Aurat Foundation ...

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Apr 01, 2016

AF delegation met Honourable Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court

A delegation of Aurat Foundation’s Quetta office, comprising Resident Director, Deputy Programme Manager ...

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Mar 17, 2016

In-house session on ‘NGO-State relations: Women NGOs in Focus’ organized

On 17 March 2016, Aurat Foundation Quetta organized an in-house session on ‘NGO-State relations: ...

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Mar 16, 2016

Advocacy meeting with Secretary Minorities held

Ms. Mahnaz Rahman, Resident Director, Aurat Foundation Karachi and Ms. Fareeda Tahir, Program Officer ...

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Mar 08, 2016

Launching Ceremony of ‘ZEWER’ as an achievement of women leaders’ struggle under LISTEN Project

Under the LISTEN project, Aurat Foundation in collaboration with Oxfam GB and ...

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Mar 03, 2016

Unanimous passage of ‘Protection of Women against Violence Act 2016’ celebrated

Aurat Foundation celebrated the passage of landmark legislation the ‘Protection of Women against Violence Act 2016 ...

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Feb 29, 2016

2-Day Capacity Building and Gender Sensitization Training on Pro-women Laws

Aurat Foundation conducted a ‘2-Day Capacity Building and Gender Sensitization Training on Pro-women Laws’ ...

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Feb 26, 2016

AF and CSO delegation met Minister for Women Development Department

A delegation of civil society representatives met with Provincial Minister for Women Development Ms. Hameeda Waheed-ud-Din ...

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Feb 26, 2016

Study circles with parliamentarians organized (26-27.2.2016)

Aurat Foundation in collaboration with Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) organized two study circles ...

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Feb 17, 2016

National Women’s Day Celebrated

Aurat Foundation’s Quetta office celebrated National Women’s Day at its office with human rights ...

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Feb 12, 2016

National Women’s Day celebrated

Aurat Foundation celebrated National Women’s Day on 12 February 2016 at its regional offices ...

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Feb 11, 2016

Pending pro-women legislation discussed with members of Standing Committee

A consultative meeting was held with members of civil society and parliamentarians on pending pro-women legislation ...

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Jan 29, 2016

“We must differentiate between same and equal” – Kamla Bhasin

Concepts related to feminism were clarified as renowned activist Ms. Kamla Bhasin gave a detailed talk ...

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Jan 29, 2016

Dinner hosted in the honour of Ms. Kamla Bhasin and Ms. Chandni Joshi

Aurat Foundation hosted a dinner in the honour of renowned women’s rights activists,...

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Jan 19, 2016

Round table meeting on ‘Child Marriage Prohibition Bill 2015’ held

A round table meeting on draft of Child Marriage Prohibition Bill 2015 was organized by Aurat Foundation

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Jan 06, 2016

Awareness on ‘Child Marriage Act, 2013’ and ‘stop killing women’ campaign organized

An awareness raising campaign was organized on Child Marriage Act, 2013 and ‘stop killing women’ by Aurat Foundation

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Jan 04, 2016

Meeting with Speaker Balochistan Assembly held

A delegation of civil society and Pakistan Gender Coalition (PGC) ...

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Dec 30, 2015

Meeting with Ombudsperson for Punjab protection against sexual harassment arranged

Aurat Foundation arranged a meeting with Ms. Farkhanda Waseem Afzal,

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Dec 29, 2015

Chief Justice Balochistan promised Women Friendly Spaces (WFSs) in all district courts

Honourable Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court Mr. Justice Noor Muhammad ,,,

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Dec 22, 2015

National Working Women Day Celebrated

Aurat Foundation, Office of Ombudsperson, WISE and AAWAZ Voice and Accountability ...

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Dec 22, 2015

AF team met Deputy Speaker and MPAs to discuss draft of Acid and Crime Bill

Aurat Foundation arranged a meeting with Ms. Shehla Raza, Deputy Speaker, and MPAs of all parties ...

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Dec 22, 2015

One million BISP children enrolled in schools under Waseela-e-Taleem : Marvi Memon

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has achieved the target of enrollment ...

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Dec 16, 2015

Preliminary finding of GBV interventions in complex emergency launched

A lunching ceremony to share the preliminary findings of the scoping review on Gender Based Violence (GBV) ...

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Dec 14, 2015

‘16 Days of Activism’ against GBV closed on need for pro-women legislation for Balochistan”

Civil Society Organizations and Pakistan Gender Coalition (PGC) organized ...

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Dec 09, 2015

Dialogue on laws on eradicating child marriages and violence against women in Sindh organized

Aurat Foundation in collaboration with Sindh Human Rights ..

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Dec 08, 2015

IEC material on pro-women laws distributed amongst police stations for dissemination of knowledge and information — 8-9.12.2015

A group of AF staff and volunteers from other civil ...

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Dec 06, 2015

Advocacy meeting with Sindh Women Parliamentary Caucus (SWPC) held

Aurat Foundation conducted a meeting regarding the draft of Acid and Crime ..

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Dec 05, 2015

AF team monitored LG elections in Karachi

AF team A, comprising Mr Atif, Mr Ahmed Sadiq, Ms Anis Fatima and Ms Mahnaz Rahman, visited 20+

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Dec 03, 2015

Plight of women and girls with disabilities highlighted on International Day of PWDs

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with STEP, US Embassy, Sight Savers, Serena Hotels, Ministry of Law ...

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Dec 01, 2015

International day for person with disabilities celebrated

Aurat Foundation organized awareness porgramme and seminar on International Day for Person

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Dec 01, 2015

Policy advocacy and lobbying meeting held with Ch. Pervaiz Elahi

A meeting of AAWAZ Provincial Forum (APF) Punjab was organized with Ch. Pervaiz Elah ...

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Nov 28, 2015

Prime Minsiter’s Waseela-e-Taleem Programme launched in 27 Districts

The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Waseela-e-Taleem programme of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) was launched,

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Nov 25, 2015

Parliamentarians’ role in eliminating violence against women stressed — 16 Days of Activism

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC)

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Nov 12, 2015

Gender Based Violence Free District launched in district Kasur

‘Gender Based Violence Free District’ campaign was launched in district Kasur by Aurat Foundation

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Nov 11, 2015

Refresher training with police moharrars and investigation officers held

Aurat Foundation started a police training workshop programme a year ago to discuss the new pro-women laws

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Oct 29, 2015

MoU signed between Aurat Foundation and Pakistan Institute of ICTs for Development

On Thursday, 29 October, 2015, Aurat Foundation ...

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Oct 05, 2015

Training of trainers on minorities’ human rights and gender held — 5.10.2015 – 9.10.2015

The Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives: Leaders of Influence (PRFI) organized a 5-Day Training of Trainers ...

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Oct 03, 2015

Ms Mahnaz Rahman received Recognition Award at Voice of Frails seminar

Ms Mahnaz Rahman, Resident Director, Aurat Foundation received Award in recognition of her valuable ...

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Sep 30, 2015

HUM AAWAZ Campaign Launched

A provincial level campaign launch event was organized by AAWAZ program consortium partners, ...

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Sep 18, 2015

Civil Judges trained to expedite conviction rate under pro-women laws (18-19.9.2015)

A two days training with Sindh Judiciary was held on 18-19 September, 2015, at Sindh Judicial Academy, Karachi ...

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Sep 17, 2015

AAWAZ Provincial Forum met with Provincial Election Commission, Punjab

A meeting of AAWAZ Provincial Forum (APF) Punjab was held with Provincial Election Commission, ...

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Sep 14, 2015

Dialogue on rediscover the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) organized by WLP

Ms Rabeea Hadi, Director Advocacy and Ending Violence Against ...

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Sep 10, 2015

Conference called for constitutional protection to local

A national consultation on constitutional protection of Local Governments was organized by AAWAZ program

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Sep 08, 2015

Visually impaired students sensitized on sexual violence and importance of education.

A 1-Day activity was conducted with visually impaired children at Government Girls Blind School,

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Sep 07, 2015

Two Days National Training of Trainers (ToT) held with police facilitators/instructors (7-8.9.2015)

A two days National Training of Trainers (ToT) ...

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Aug 29, 2015

Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives organized training for police on minority rights (29-30.8.2015 )

Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives: Leaders of Influence (PRFI) held two one-day training sessions

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Aug 25, 2015

Aurat Foundation demanded support for acid attack victims

Aurat Foundation and Dastgir Legal Aid Center along with two acid victims and their families held a press conference, on...

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Aug 22, 2015

Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives organized a meeting with Religious Freedom Caucus

Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives: Leaders of Influence organized a meeting of Religious Freedom Caucus (RFC)

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Aug 14, 2015

Ms Mahnaz Rahman Receives ‘Women Excellence Award’

Ms Mahnaz Rahman, Resident Director, Aurat Foundation’s Karachi office ...

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Aug 13, 2015

Dr Abdul Hayee Baloch visited Aurat Foundation

Dr Abdul Hayee Baloch, former Member National Assembly (MNA) and Senator, visited Aurat Foundation Quetta ..

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Aug 07, 2015

Acid attack condemned

Aurat Foundation’s Karachi office organized a demonstration to condemn acid attack on 19 years old Rahila Rahim.

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Jul 29, 2015

Enhanced role of MPs in implementation of Sustainable Development Goals stressed

Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) on Wednesday stressed for the enhanced role of Parliamentarians ...

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Jul 27, 2015

Training sessions with Karachi police on ‘rights of minorities’ held (27 – 29.7.2015)

Aurat Foundation’s project ‘Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives: Leaders of Influence (PRFI)’ organized

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Jul 24, 2015

Meeting with Social Welfare Department held

Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives: Leaders of Influence (PRFI) organized a meeting with officials of Social Welfare Department,

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Jul 24, 2015

Meeting with officials of Labour, Minorities Affairs, Women Development, Planning and Development Department, and Provincial Ombudsman Sindh held

Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiatives: Leaders of Influence (PRFI) held a meeting with government officials and other stakeholders on July 24,...

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Jun 22, 2015

Consultation on Youth Policy, Sindh (Media Stunts), organized

On June 22, 2015, Aurat Foundation’s Karachi office organized a consultation on youth policy in Sindh.

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Jun 02, 2015

Women win over denial of their right to vote after 49 years

In a historic move, taking notice of barring women to cast their vote, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ...

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May 29, 2015

Meeting for Religious Freedom Caucus in Sindh assembly held

The representatives from Aurat Foundation met with government officials and politicians,

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May 19, 2015

MoU linked with WPC for knowledge enhancement of women legislators

The Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) and Aurat Foundation, to sensitize legislators on primary and secondary legislations ...

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May 04, 2015

Meeting with Police Department, Sindh, organized

Aurat Foundation organized a meeting with officials of the Police Department, Sindh, on May 4, 2015 at Marriott hotel, Karachi....

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Apr 06, 2015

Issue of quota for non-Muslims raised with education department

Aurat Foundtion’s Karachi office, under its Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiative: Leaders of Influence project, ...

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Apr 03, 2015

Critical issues of concern for women and need for legislation discussed with members of political parties

AAWAZ voice and accountability programme held a ‘National Consultation on Critical Issues of Concern for Women and Need for Legislation,...

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Apr 02, 2015

Women parliamentarians demanded capacity building during a sensitization workshop

After spending two parliamentary years in their respective assemblies, ...

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Mar 30, 2015

Friends of Muhammad Zahid Elahi organized condolence reference

On Monday, March 30, 2015, friends of Muhammad Zahid Elahi organized a condolence reference ...

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Mar 17, 2015

Training of Trainer on ‘Democracy: Home to Parliament’ held under AAWAZ Programme

Two ‘Trainings of Trainers’ (ToTs), 5 days each, were organized by Aurat Foundation, under AAWAZ programme ...

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Mar 13, 2015

Session on pro-women laws was held

A 2-day session on pro-women laws was held on 13th and 14th March 2015 at Mehran Hotel, Karachi.

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Mar 12, 2015

Study circle on pending bills and implementation of pro-women laws organized

Aurat Foundation’s Karachi office organized a study circle on March 12, 2015, at Sheraton Hotel ...

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Mar 10, 2015

Parliamentarians should lobby for a ‘Gender Budget Statement’

Parliamentarians should lobby and recommend to the government to present ‘Gender Budget Statement’ ..

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Mar 09, 2015

UN CSW Reflects 20 Years of Beijing Declaration (9-20.3.2015)

The 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New...

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Mar 09, 2015

Provincial legislators gave commitments to strengthen GBV related laws and policies

Aurat Foundation’s Peshawar office organized a provincial consultation, on March 9, 2015 ...

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Mar 08, 2015

International Women’s Day – civil society demanded legislation against domestic violence

Effective legislation to prevent domestic violence and sexual offences against women was strongly demanded by thousands of women, men and...

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Feb 26, 2015

Religious Freedom Caucus formed

In order to share the First policy draft of ‘Institutionalized Legal Discrimination against Religious Minorities’ bill ...

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Feb 26, 2015

Medico-legal officers, lawyers and civil society representatives sensitized on pro-women laws

Aurat Foundation held a two-day capacity building training under the theme ‘Sensitization medico-legal officers, ...

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Feb 24, 2015

Institutionalized legal discrimination against religious minorities discussed

A provincial consultation was organized by Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiative (PRFI): Leaders of Influence, Aurat Foundation, at Marriott Hotel ...

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Feb 21, 2015

Meeting with Bar Council, police officials on religious freedom organized

Pakistan Religious Freedom Initiative (PRFI), a joint project of Aurat Foundation and The Asia Foundation organized ...x

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Jan 27, 2015

Police officials given training on Implementation of Pro – Women Legislation

Thirty two police officials from diverse ranks were sensitized about pro-women laws at a two day workshop held on 27-28th...

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Jan 26, 2015

Police instructors and Moharrars were given training on pro-women laws

Aurat Foundation’s Karachi office organized two-day training with police instructors and Moharrars on pro-women laws on the 26-27 January, 2015,...

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Dec 17, 2014

Twin cities mourn Peshawar’s fallen sons and daughters

Activists of civil society, political parties, school children, citizens, gather to express solidarity with the victims for the second day.

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Dec 16, 2014

Capital mourn Peshawar Massacre

The civil society activists on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration in front of the National Press Club to condemn the...

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Dec 10, 2014

Book launched on – women’s right of choice of marriage and right to inheritance

Aurat Foundation Karachi office organized the book launching ceremony of the research study done by Ms Sarah Zaman

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Dec 10, 2014

Public solidarity event titled ‘Apno Ki Yaad’ on International Human Rights Day

During the last few years, many significant laws have been passed by the parliaments in the country,

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Dec 05, 2014

16-Days of Activism to End Violence against Women celebrated

As part of 16-Days of Activism to End Violence against Women, Aurat foundation, in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund...

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Dec 03, 2014

Legislations according to United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (UNCRPD) demanded

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Special Education, ..

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Nov 25, 2014

Asia Pacific

To participate in the Asia Pacific Beijing +20 review process,

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Nov 25, 2014

AF identifies gaps in implementation of Anti-Women Practices Act 2011

Presenting an in-depth analysis of gaps in implementation of Prevention of Anti-Women Practices (Criminal Law Amendment) Act 2011, Aurat Foundation,...

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Nov 06, 2014

Civil society protested lynching and burning a Christian couple

Civil society and human rights groups held protest demonstration in front of the National Press Club to condemn ...

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Oct 14, 2014

AF celebrates Nobel Peace Prize for Malala

To celebrate the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Malala Yousafzai, a large number of civil society representatives and human rights...

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Aug 28, 2014

Humiliation of women, girls participating in political activities condemned

Aurat Foundation, while appreciating women’s participation in political activities, condemned the trend of criticizing ...

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Jul 03, 2014

Consultation on ‘The Sindh Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2013’ held

The Gender Based Violence (GBV) - Advocacy & Capacity Development Project of Aurat Foundation, with the support of Women Leaders...

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Jun 03, 2014

Provincial Consultation on ‘The Child Marriage Prohibition Bill ,2014’

Aurat Foundation Quetta office organized a provincial consultation on ‘The Child Marriage Prohibition Bill, 2014’ at Serena Hotel ...

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May 29, 2014

Civil society protested against Lahore ‘honour’ killing case

Aurat Foundation and civil society organizations organized a protest demonstration in Islamabad on May 29, 2014, and strongly condemned the...

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May 26, 2014

Theatre performance on early childhood marriages and violence against women

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with Gender Studies Department of University of Balochistan (UoB) organized, under its Listen project ...

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May 19, 2014

2-Days’ Capacity Building Workshop with office bearers of political parties on of gender discrimination

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with AAWAZ Consortium partners (SAP-PK, SPO, Sungi) ...

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May 02, 2014

Women journalists demand 33% seats at decision-making level in journalist’s unions

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Aurat Foundation (AF) jointly organized an All-Pakistan Women Journalists Convention (APWJC) in Lahore...

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Apr 30, 2014

Policy dialogue: Political parties stress urgent need for national policy on ending violence against women and girls

Senior representatives of major political parties and parliamentarians, civil society organizations and officials of Ministry of Law, Justice and Human...

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Apr 29, 2014

Workshop on understanding gender concepts and legislative issues

A one-day workshop on ‘understanding gender concepts and legislative issues’ was organized by AAWAZ Voice and Accountability Programme on April...

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Mar 25, 2014

Protest held against prevailing incidents of violence in South Punjab

Gender Equity Program (GEP) of Aurat Foundation Lahore Office, in collaboration with the Mukhtar Mai Women’s Organization and its PGC...

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Mar 20, 2014

AF delegation attended CSW’s 58th session (10-21.3.2014)

Mr. Naeem Mirza, COO Aurat Foundation and Ms. Simi Kamal, COP, Gender Equity Programme, were part of a delegation from...

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Mar 16, 2014

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2014 with domestic female workers

Gender Equity Program (GEP) of Aurat Foundation Lahore office, in collaboration with Asavari Development Organization, arranged an event, on March...

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Mar 08, 2014

103rd International Women’s Day Celebrated

President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain stressed on collaborative efforts by the government and civil society to change social mindset that...

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Mar 04, 2014

Minister for Women’s Development, Balochistan, visited Aurat Foundation Quetta office

Minister for Women’s Development, Government of Balochistan Mir Izhar Khan Khosa, visited Aurat Foundation’s Quetta office on March 4, 2014.

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Feb 18, 2014

Provincial Consultation on the ‘State Report for Beijing +20’

Aurat Foundation’s Quetta office, in collaboration with Rozan and National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW),

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Feb 17, 2014

5-Day Training of Trainers (TOT) on Community Leadership and Accountability Organized

Aurat Foundation’s Lahore office, under its LISTEN project, organized a 5-day ‘Training of Trainers (ToT) on Community Leadership and Accountability’,

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Feb 13, 2014

Solidarity with Participants of Long Marcher for Voices of Missing Persons

Aurat Foundation and other Lahore-based Civil Society Organizations welcomed the participants of Long March for Voices of Balochi Missing Persons...

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Feb 12, 2014

National Women’s Day celebrated at Lahore

Women Action Forum (WAF) and Aurat Foundation organized a rally to commemorate the Pakistan’s National Women’s Day at the Mall...

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Jan 31, 2014

Civil society protest against Muzaffargarh gang rape case

Human rights and women’s rights activists, belonging to various networks, organized a protest, on January 31, 2014, in Islamabad, against...

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Jan 22, 2014

Consultation on ‘Modalities of women’s reserved seats’

Aurat Foundation’s Queta office, in collaboration with International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) organized a consultation on January 222, 2014...

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Dec 09, 2013

AAWAZ National Conference on ‘Women, Peace and Social Harmony’ demands gender reforms

There is not much to celebrate while commemorating ‘16 days of Activism on Ending Violence against Women’ in 2013.

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Nov 27, 2013

Aurat Foundation demands ‘Justice for Perween Rahman’

A demonstration demanded the Supreme Court of Pakistan a speedy justice for Perween Rahman, human rights activist assassinated on March...

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Nov 26, 2013

Vigil held to commemorate the 16 Days of activism against gender-based violence

Aurat Foundation’s Lahore office organized a candle light vigil to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.

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Nov 25, 2013

Women & Peace

Sixteen days of activism is a global campaign which takes place in the period 25 Nov and 10 Dec

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Nov 07, 2013

AAWAZ Voice and Accountability Programme’s AAWAZ National Forum

Aurat Foundation organized and hosted the inaugural meeting of AAWAZ National Forum (ANF) on November 7, 2013, at its head...

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Oct 10, 2013

Aurat Foundation demanded inclusion of a women parliamentarian in Balochistan cabinet

Aurat Foundation’s Quetta office organized a press conference on October 10, 2013, and demanded the Government of Balochistan to include...

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Oct 08, 2013

Passing Out Ceremony Car Van Project – household workers become women drivers

Aurat Foundation organized a passing out ceremony of one of its ‘Women Car-Van Leaders Project’, on October 8, 2013, at...

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Oct 03, 2013

Post Election Multi- Stakeholder Consultation: monitoring women’s participation in elections as voters and leaders

Gender Concerns International conducted the General Election Monitoring Mission (GEM) in partnership with Aurat Foundation ...

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Sep 19, 2013

Protest rally against the rape of a minor girl in Mughalpura, Lahore

Continuing their protest to express condemnation against the rape of a minor girl in Mughalpura, Lahore, and government’s failure to...

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Sep 18, 2013

Asma Khader, Jordan’s human rights activist, met NCSW and Law Committee members

Aurat Foundation organized a meeting between Ms Asma Khader, human rights activist and Secretary General National Commission on Women (NCW),

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Sep 14, 2013

International Training of Trainers

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with the Women’s Learning Partnership (WLP), organized a week long 2nd national Training of Trainers (ToT),...

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Sep 12, 2013

Asma Khader, Jordan’s human rights activist, met Dy Speaker, Sindh Assembly

On September 12, 2013, Aurat Foundation Karachi office, facilitated a meeting of Ms Asma Khader, Jordan-based human rights activist and...

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Sep 05, 2013

Pakistan Civil Society Forum formed

A representative forum of civil society organisations from across Pakistan met today in Islamabad to discuss ways for effective engagement...

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Aug 29, 2013

Data on violence against women during year 2012 released

During year 2012, 7515 number of cases of violence against women was reported, of which 4766 were reported from Punjab...

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Aug 06, 2013

Provincial conference on good governance through local government

Aawaz and Accountability program of Aurat Foundation organized a provincial conference on the role of local government in ensuring good...

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Jul 30, 2013

Press Conference by Civil Society Network for Local Governance (CSNFLG)

Members of Civil Society Network for Local Governance held a press conference on 30 July, 2013, at press club Lahore.

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Jun 11, 2013

Aurat Foundation held consultation to discuss the concerns and recommendations raised by CEDAW Committee on 4th Periodic report.

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Aurat Foundation organized a consultation to share and discuss the concluding observations ...

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Jun 11, 2013

Follow up meeting to the CEDAW Committee’s 54th Session

Aurat Foundation’s Karachi office organized a follow-up meeting to the CEDAW Committee’s 54th session

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Jun 08, 2013

Consultation to discuss the concerns and recommendations raised by CEDAW Committee on 4th Periodic report and follow up

Aurat Foundation’s Quetta office organized a consultative meeting to discuss the concerns ..

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Jun 07, 2013

Evidence in Rape Cases and the Role of Council of Islamic Ideology (CII)

Aurat Foundation’s Karachi office organized a round table discussion on June 7, 2013, at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. The...

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Jun 01, 2013

Auart Foundation, in collaboration with of Women Development Department, Government of Punjab, organized a reception

Auart Foundation, in collaboration with of Women Development Department, Government of Punjab, organized a reception

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May 22, 2013

AF Lahore visitsd Begum ZakiaShahnawaz, former Advisor to CM Punjab

A delegation of Aurat Foundation Lahore staff visited Begum Zakia Shahnawaz at her home to congratulate her

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Apr 13, 2013

Islamabad Expo by IWCCI – focusing women’ economic empoermnt

Aurat Foundation displayed a stall in the Islamabad Expo, organized by the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry- (IWCCI),...

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Apr 04, 2013

Conference on Election Observation to Promote International Standards in Election Observation

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with Free and Fair Elections Network (FAFEN),Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and ..

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Mar 12, 2013

AF team visited traumatized residents of Josef Colony

In order to console the traumatized residents of Josef Colony, Lahore, AF Lahore team visited them on March 12, 2013.

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Mar 08, 2013

Commemorating International Women’s Day

Ministry of Women Development, UN-Women, Aurat Foundation and other civil society organizations organized an event to celebrate International Women’s Day...

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Mar 08, 2013

Women’s Day Art Exhibition

On account of celebrating International Women’s Day, an exhibition of art works, titled ‘Art for a cause - Merging generational...

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Mar 08, 2013

International Women’s Day

ISLAMABD: Today we, as women of Pakistan, declare our solidarity with the women of the world on the 102nd anniversary...

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Mar 07, 2013

International Women’s Day

In line with the International Women’s Day, Aurat Foundation and Democracy Reporting International (DRI) organized a press conference on March...

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Feb 14, 2013

Observing ‘One Billion Rising’ to end violence against women.

Aurat Foundation organized a concluding event of ‘One Billion Rising’ campaign to end violence against women on February 14, 2013,...

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Feb 13, 2013

Training on CEDAW with focus on women’s participation in election

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with Democracy Reporting International (DRI) organized a training workshop on CEDAW

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Jan 31, 2013

National Consultation on Women’s Empowerment in Political Parties’ Election Manifestos

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR), organized a National Consultation

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Jan 15, 2013

Press conference on Qadri ‘s long march.

In order to express civil society’s concern on the Tahir-ul-Qadri’s Long March, Aurat Foundation organized a press conference on January...

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Jan 12, 2013

3rd meeting with Pakistan Tehreek Insaf manifesto suggestions.

Aurat Foundation organized an advocacy meeting on Suggestions on Women’s Empowerment for Election Manifestos of Political Parties with Mr S.M....

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Jan 12, 2013

Meeting with Pakistan People’s Party on manifesto suggestions for women’s empowerment.

Aurat Foundation organized an advocacy meeting on Suggestions on Women’s Empowerment for Election Manifestos of Political Parties

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Jan 10, 2013

Solidarity Day for slain aid workers and polio vaccinators

Members of civil society organizations staged a rally to show solidarity with slain aid workers and polio vaccinators.

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Jan 10, 2013

Meeting with Pakistan Tehreek Insaf on manifesto suggestions for women’s empowerment.

Aurat Foundation organized an advocacy meeting on Suggestions on Women’s Empowerment for Election Manifestos of Political Parties with central leadership...

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Jan 09, 2013

Meeting with Pakistan Tehreek Insaf on manifesto suggestions for women’s empowerment.

Aurat Foundation organized an advocacy meeting on Suggestions on Women’s Empowerment for Election Manifestos of Political Parties with members of...

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Jan 09, 2013

Meeting with Pakistan Tehreek Insaf on manifesto suggestions for women’s empowerment.

Aurat Foundation organized an advocacy meeting on Suggestions on Women’s Empowerment for Election Manifestos of Political Parties with members of...

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Jan 08, 2013

Meeting with Awami Workers Party.

Aurat Foundation organized an advocacy meeting on ‘Manifesto Suggestions on Women’s Empowerment’ with central leadership of Awami Workers Party (AWP)...

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Jan 04, 2013

Reference & vigil for the slain aid workers.

Aurat Foundation and the Pakhtunkhwa Civil Society Network (PCSN) arranged a meeting to pay homage to the slain workers aid...

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Jan 03, 2013

Celebrating the passage of pro-women legislations in Punjab Assembly 2012

In order to express their gratitude for passage of pro-women legislation by the Punjab Assembly,

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Dec 24, 2012

Meeting with leaders of Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party and Awami Tehreek for manifesto suggestions.

A delegation of Aurat Foundation headed by Mahnaz Rahman visited the party offices of Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party and Awami...

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Dec 20, 2012

Launching of ‘Pakistan NGOs Alternative Report on CEDAW-2012’

Aurat Foundataion's Lahore office organized the launching of Pakistan NGOs Alternative Report on CEDAW-2012 on December 20, 2012,

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Dec 19, 2012

Launching of ‘Pakistan NGOs Alternative Report on CEDAW-2012’

Aurat Foundation Quetta office organized the launching ceremony of the 'Pakistan NGO Alternative Report on CEDAW-2012', on December 19, 2012

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Dec 18, 2012

Launching of ‘Pakistan NGO Alternative Report of on CEDAW – 2012’

Aurat Foundation launched 'Pakistan NGO Alternative Report on CEDAW-2012' on December 18, 2012, at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi.

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Dec 17, 2012

Provincial consultation for outlining the ways for formation of Provincial Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) in Punjab

Aurat Foundation’s Aawaz - Voice and Accountability Program, in collaboration with the Government of Punjab and Action-Aid Pakistan,

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Dec 13, 2012

Launching NGO Alternative Report on CEDAW – 2012, and National Women’s Assembly.

Ms Anis Haroon, Member, Board of Governors, Aurat Foundation, presided over the ceremony.

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Dec 10, 2012

Celebrating 16-days of activism to end gender based violence and human rights day

Aurat Foundation, in collaboration with UNHCR, Human Rights Department, and other civil society organizations organized an event

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Dec 10, 2012

Launching ‘One Billion Rising’ campaign to end violence against women.

The ceremony was organized at the auditorium of Department of Earth Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University.

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