CEO PJN Pakistan Syed Raza Ali and PJN's Aawaz II Programme Punjab Provincial Lead Ms. Summiya Yousaf had a very productive meeting with Ms. Kalsoom Saqib, Director General of the 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (#PWPA) at her office in Lahore, to discuss the establishment of integrated, sensitized, and inclusive mechanisms for responding to gender-based violence (GBV). Presented our programme #AawazII’s provincial advocacy agenda, highlighting critical priorities for advancing women's rights and protection mechanisms.

During the meeting, we explored several key actions, with a particular emphasis on engaging youth and enhancing interdepartmental coordination, in line with the Lahore High Court's judgment on the Women Protection System in Punjab. These efforts aim to ensure a more cohesive and effective response to GBV across the province.

Happy to share that PWPA with #PJNPakistan agreed to initiate the working towards forming a 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛 through a collaborative and comprehensive approach.

Join hands with @PJNPakistan for a Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Society where Rights of Every Individual are Secure #LeaveNoOneBehind