Sam Rizk

Resident Representative, @UNDP_Pakistan

[UNDP Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan]

💻 Strengthening survivor-centred responses to digital violence — from strategy to action.

#UNDPinPakistan and @mohrpakistan convened a virtual consultation with @UNDPSPC and the Women's Human Rights Institute of Korea on survivor-centred responses to technology-facilitated gender-based violence (#TFGBV). Drawing on the Republic of Korea's digital safety model, the exchange offered practical lessons for Pakistan's framework — from referral pathways and survivor support to institutional coordination. The consultation was made possible through USPC's SDG Partnership, with support from the @MOFAkr_eng. 🇰🇷

As Pakistan moves from strategy to implementation, UNDP remains committed to digital spaces that are safer and more inclusive for every woman and girl. 🤝

#DigitalRights @whrik2009

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⚖️As technology reshapes the way we live and work, how are women lawyers navigating new risks for women and girls online?

Under the @EUPakistan 🇪🇺-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project,’ #UNDPinPakistan partnered with the @FJAIslamabad, KP Bar Council, Balochistan Bar Council and Islamabad Bar Council to bring the flagship Women Lawyers Conference to Islamabad.

Bringing together over 75 women lawyers, the Conference explored the growing challenge of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (#TFGBV) and the critical role of justice institutions in building safer, survivor-centered systems in the digital age.

[KfW Office Islamabad @KfW_Islamabad]

At a farewell meeting, Mr. Muhammad Humair Karim, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, thanked Mr. Sebastian Jacobi, Director, KfW Pakistan, for his dedicated service & valuable contributions in strengthening development cooperation between 🇩🇪 & 🇵🇰 over the past 6 years.

[Syed Mustafa Kamal @KamalMQM]

گلوبل فنڈ کے وفد نے وفاقی وزیرِ صحت سید مصطفیٰ کمال سے ملاقات کی۔ ملاقات میں پاکستان میں صحت کے شعبے کی بہتری، متعدی بیماریوں کے تدارک اور گلوبل فنڈ کے تعاون سے جاری پروگراموں پر تبادلۂ خیال کیا گیا۔

وفاقی وزیرِ صحت نے گلوبل فنڈ کے تعاون کو سراہتے ہوئے صحت کے شعبے میں شراکت داری کو مزید مضبوط بنانے کے عزم کا اظہار کیا۔ دونوں فریقین نے عوامی صحت کے بہتر نتائج کے لیے باہمی تعاون جاری رکھنے پر اتفاق کیا۔

#MustafaKamal #HealthMinister #GlobalFund #HealthcarePartnership #GlobalHealthInitiative #Pakistan

@WHO @UNISEF @Gavi @GatesFoundation @GovtOfPakistan

[UNDP Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan]

Chairperson @ncswpk, Noureen Bano Lehri, emphasized the need for stronger workplace protections and equal opportunities for women across Pakistan’s private sector.

“Women continue to face structural barriers to safe, dignified, and meaningful participation in the workforce. This report offers a roadmap for reform.”

#HuqooqePakistanII

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@EUPakistan 🇪🇺 continues to support efforts to advance gender equality and labor rights in Pakistan through #HuqooqePakistanII.

Speaking at the launch, EU Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. @KaroblisR reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to inclusive economic development, noting the importance of safe, equitable, and gender-responsive workplaces in line with Pakistan’s GSP+ commitments.

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Funded by @EUPakistan 🇪🇺 through the #HuqooqePakistanII project, #UNDPinPakistan partnered with @ncswpk to launch “Women at Work: Closing the Gap – An Analysis of Gender Equality in Pakistan’s Private Sector”.

The report presents Pakistan’s first national assessment of gender equality through a #BusinessAndHumanRights lens: highlighting women’s labor-force participation at around 30%, and a national gender pay gap above 20%.

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

At #UNDPEB interactive dialogue this week, the key message from our AP member states was clear: trust, grounded in presence, policy and strengthening national capacities and systems, has meant @UNDP delivers on development in ways that moves the needle on progress in each unique location.
Our new Strategic Plan's five flagship initiatives signal that next gear for @UNDPasiapac. More ambition. Stronger partnerships. Greater impact.

[UNDP Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan]

#UNDPinPakistan Resident Representative, Dr. @@SamuelRizk highlighted the importance of strengthening workplace protections, expanding women’s leadership opportunities, and addressing structural barriers limiting women’s participation in the economy in line with Pakistan’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR). #HuqooqePakistanII

🔗 Access the report: https://t.co/yGjO3BBS5A

[France in Pakistan 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinPak]

🇨🇵🇪🇬On the occasion of the Week of Francophonie 2026, the diplomats of the Francophonie countries based in Pakistan all take part in the same exercise: telling, in a few words, what binds their country to the Francophonie.

Today, the floor is given to #Egypt

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#UNDPinPakistan Resident Representative Dr. @SamuelRizk and Deputy Resident Representative @Van_ntn met with the Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division, Mr. Humair Karim, to discuss ongoing collaborations and upcoming priorities, including the next National Human Development Report.

UNDP remains committed to its strong strategic partnership with EAD and supporting its efforts to strengthen digitalization and development outcomes.

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Volunteerism powers inclusive development.

#UNDPinPakistan was pleased to welcome the @UNVolunteers mission team to its office in Islamabad today. During the visit, Ms. @MiyeonPark7, Regional Portfolio Manager, Bangkok, Ms. Mirela Zukanovic, Operations Specialist, Efficiency & Quality Assurance, Bonn, and Mr. @Waseem_Ashraf, Country Coordinator, @UNVPakistan, engaged with UNDP senior management on field unit operations, volunteer management, and partnerships, with a focus on strengthening the UNV experience across Pakistan. 🇵🇰

#UNVolunteers #Volunteers4SDGs @ToilyKurbanov @UNVAsiaPacific

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At the Eighth Global Environment Facility Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, a bilateral exchange was held between @DrShezraKharral, Minister of State for @ClimateChangePK, and senior @UNDP officials, including Mr. Marcos Neto, @UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, Ms. @Cassie_Flynn, Global Director, Climate, Energy and Environment and Ms. Mahenau Agha, Senior Advisor, Sustainable Finance.

The discussion focused on inclusive implementation and stronger country-level coordination between UNDP and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination as well as Pakistan’s enhanced engagement within @theGEF Constituency, and streamlining financing windows to enhance efficiency and impact. The exchange also highlighted integrating #ClimateChange related projects within national strategies, promoting broader adoption, engaging communities, and addressing implementation bottlenecks with counterparts.

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Justice is more accessible when there are multiple pathways to reach it. ⚖️

With support from @EUPakistan 🇪🇺 under the #DeliverJustice Project, @FJAIslamabad and #UNDPinPakistan, in partnership with the Singapore International Mediation Centre, trained 48 judges from the Islamabad and Balochistan High Courts in accredited mediation.

Building on the accreditation of 24 judges in 2024 and the establishment of 7 Court-Annexed Mediation Centres across Balochistan, these efforts are strengthening mediation as an increasingly effective pathway to faster, more affordable, and people-centred justice. ⚖️🤝.

[Geir Tonstol @gtonstol]

Respect for labour rights and responsible business practices go hand in hand.

With support from the European Union, ILO 🇵🇰 is working with partners to strengthen labour-related commitments under Pakistan's National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, while promoting compliance with international labour standards.

Learn more about the project: https://t.co/gIDAdklCwW

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Cleaner air. Greener livelihoods. A more sustainable Pakistan. 🇵🇰

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate solutions that protect the environment while improving lives. The PASBET project — implemented by #UNDPinPakistan and the Ministry of @ClimateChangepk, with support from @theGEF — is supporting the promotion of sustainable biomass energy technologies and cleaner fuel alternatives that help reduce indoor air pollution, promote the sustainable use of biomass resources, and create green livelihood opportunities for rural communities across Pakistan.

Together, we are building a cleaner, healthier future. 💚

#ClimateAction #ForPeople #ForPlanet

[UNDP Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan]

From coastlines to degraded land, Pakistani women are engineering solutions to the climate crisis — quietly, consistently, and effectively.

This year’s awardees, Dr. Zillay Marium and Ms. Songul Jamal, show that the solutions to Pakistan’s greatest environmental challenges are already being built — by women, on the ground, right now.

Senator @SherryRehman's message was clear: women’s agency must be central to #ClimateAction, and lasting resilience depends on collaboration across communities, institutions and partners.

The #GenderClimateAwards2026, supported by #UNDPinPakistan and partners, exists to make sure that work doesn’t stay quiet. 🌍

[France in Pakistan 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinPak]

The growing success of the Gender & Climate Awards reflects the leadership of Pakistani women in tackling climate challenges. Delighted to celebrate 4th edition with @cscccpak and our partners @UNDP_Pakistan, @AFD_en @unwomen_pak 👏Congratulations to all applicants and winners!

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Women aren't waiting to be included in #ClimateAction. They're already leading it. 🌏

At the #GenderClimateAwards2026, #UNDPinPakistan Resident Representative Dr. @SamuelRizk honoured Ms. Songul Jamal and Dr. Zillay Marium — whose work on coral reef restoration, coastal protection, and soil regeneration is building climate resilience from the ground up. 🪸♻️

UNDP is proud to support a platform that amplifies the voices driving real change. 🤝

[UNDP Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan]

At the plenary session of the @UNDP Annual Meeting on #RuleOfLaw and #HumanRights, #UNDPinPakistan RR Dr. @SamuelRizk joined @UNDPAfrica Deputy Regional Director @DeAissata, Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights @Cfuentesjulio, Musab Al-Abed from the Libyan House of Representatives, Executive Secretary of @HumanRightsMW, and Prof Juan E. Méndez to discuss how human rights and development are mutually reinforcing pillars of sustainable peace and resilience.

Sharing lessons from Pakistan, he noted that, "Human rights informed approaches help move responses from short-term containment to long-term prevention. When institutions protect rights, respond to grievances and provide remedies, they build legitimacy and reduce drivers of instability."