Laila Azhar

Women & Labour Right's Activist.Research & Policy at HomeNet Pakistan.

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

The task force has identified significant gaps in the existing data architecture, and the NCSW is working closely with government agencies to address these gaps and strengthen the gender data framework @ncswpk @wef @AliyaUIC @

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

The 1st meeting of the National Task Force on Gender Data Synchronization/National Gender Parity Task Force was convened at NCSW under the chair of Ms. Ume Laila Azhar
Focus: standardizing & synchronizing gender data to strengthen Pakistan’s #GenderParity framework.
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[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

On #DayOfTheGirl, NCSW joined UNICEF at “The Change I Lead” to celebrate the power of girls to shape a better tomorrow. Chairperson Ume Laila Azhar “Every girl deserves to learn, grow & lead — to be the superhero her family & society needs.” #TheChangeILead #GirlEmpowerment #NCSW

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

Chairperson Ume Laila Azhar @lailazhar07 chaired a consultation with partners UNFPA & Legal Aid Society, joined by govt, law enforcement & civil society
Call to action
✅ Stronger laws
✅ Nikkah reg reforms
✅ More female SHOs
✅ Govt–civil society coordination
#EndChildMarriage

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

An important step towards standardization of National Gender Equality Index feeding into National scores and Indexing.

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

The first meeting of the National Committee for Gender Data Standardization was co-chaired by @ncswpk & PBS.
🌍 A milestone for Pakistan’s gender data journey—strengthening NGDP to ensure every woman counts, every story matters. #NGDP #GenderData #NCSW #PBS #Pakistan

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

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[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

Join NCSW for the National Dialogue on the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, where we'll discuss the challenges in gender data and disparity #HappeningNow. Let's work together to build a system that counts everyone and ensures no woman's contribution is left invisible. #DataMatters

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

Chairperson NCSW Ume Laila Azhar & Senator Zeeshan Khanzada agreed to move forward on a constitutional amendment to ensure women’s seats in Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) & Council of Common Interest (CCI), because no policy, law, or decision is complete without women’s voices

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

Let's celebrate our daughters and protect our planet! 🌳💚 Join our nationwide campaign, 'Plant for a Girl,' where we symbolically plant trees to honor our daughters and safeguard their future against climate change. As they grow, so will the trees! 🌟

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

🌳💚 Islamabad just went greener! Under PM’s #AikBetiAikShajr 🌱, NCSW with partners @UNICEF NCERT CDA & PPAF planted trees at F-9 Park 🌍🇵🇰 Plant a tree for your daughter & women in families & share pics with geotag on 📲 Green Pakistan App.

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

🌳🇵🇰 Let’s Make Pakistan Green Together! 🇵🇰🌳

Join NCSW’s #AikBetiAikShajr #ایک_بیٹی_ایک_شجر campaign 🌸 Plant a tree to celebrate daughters & #women, and build a resilient, greener future. 🌱

📸 Share your plantation photos here & on the Green Pakistan app!
#WomenForClimate

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

🌍🌱 Under the leadership of Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, NCSW proudly launches #AikBetiAikShajar — linking #genderequality with climate action. Every daughter honored with a tree means a greener, more resilient & equal #Pakistan. We call all segments of society to join us

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

@jahanasma17 @ncswpk @GovtofPakistan @mohrpakistan @PakPMO @ForeignOfficePk @wef @unwomen_pak @UNFPAPakistan @UNDP_Pakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan @ECO_int Kindly provide information to NCSW so we can follow up

[UNICEF Pakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan]

A positive breastfeeding environment means:
✅ Paid parental leave & supportive workplaces
✅ Restrictions on the marketing of breastmilk substitutes
✅ Support from family & friends
✅ Allocating national budget to breastfeeding policies & programmes
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

NCSW is driving a bold shift for women’s rights in 🇵🇰. At a strategic meeting with UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA & UNICEF, Chairperson Ume Laila Azhar vowed to shape a just, safe future. Secretary Humaira Zia Mufti reaffirmed reforms on TFGBV, child marriage laws & digital gender equity

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

NCSW conducted capacity-building workshop for Gender Focal Persons from Federal Ministries to Empower 🇵🇰 for #GenderEquality & #GirlChildRights.Chairperson Ume Laila Azhar stressed to embed a #GenderLens in every PC-1, policy & intervention with measurable results aligned to SDGs

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

@jahanasma17 @ncswpk @GovtofPakistan @mohrpakistan @PakPMO @ForeignOfficePk @wef @unwomen_pak @UNFPAPakistan @UNDP_Pakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan @ECO_int Kindly share details for further action as required

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

At this important juncture we need a national framework

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

A national framework for HBWs in Pakistan is crucial for addressing challenges https://t.co/jpFsM4hds3. Streamlining data,social protection,fair wages, &implementing HRDD principles can significantly improve working conditions.A comprehensive framework can help address issues

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

The legislative review of Dowry& bridal gifts Act 1976 is under review.The law will be amended with the spirit to discourage Dowry and encourage bridal assets for ensuring women protection under marriage @PakPMO

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

The legislative review of existing Dowry & bridal gifts Act, west Pakistan Family courts Act & Dissolution of marriage act need reviewing light of emerging realities.

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

At NCSW we are looking forward to the enactment of this much awaited legislation @PakPMO

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

Historic 1st for Pakistan 🇵🇰
NCSW leads national consultation on ICT Medico-Legal Regulation Act 2025 aiming to reform forensic justice for survivors, ensure ethical standards, & protect medico-legal officers. This isn’t just lawmaking.
It’s a call to conscience.
#JusticeReforms

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

Empowering women is the key to unlocking a sustainable future! Chairperson NCSW, Ms. Ume Laila Azhar, @lailazhar07 led a delegation from Pakistan to #ECOWomensForum2025, where leaders & experts discussed womens leadership, green skills, #digitalinclusion & #Economicopportunities.

[Laila Azhar @lailazhar07]

The legislative review of existing Dowry & bridal gifts Act, west Pakistan Family courts Act & Dissolution of marriage act need reviewing light of emerging realities.

[National Commission on the Status of Women @ncswpk]

NCSW holds a consultative session to review key family laws in 🇵🇰! Chairperson Ume Laila Azhar leads a review of the Dowry & Bridal Gifts Act (1976), West Pakistan Family Courts Act (1964), and Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act (1939) – paving the way for rights-based reforms.