Gender Justice & Women’s Rights Division
صنفی انصاف اور خواتین کے حقوق ڈویژن
Promoting equality and dignity for all
Introduction
The Gender Justice & Women’s Rights Division of PJ&RI works to promote equality, dignity, and protection for women and gender minorities across Pakistan. This division leads initiatives that challenge gender-based violence, advocate for policy reforms, and empower women to claim their legal and constitutional rights.
We work to dismantle patriarchal norms and ensure access to justice for all, especially in underserved and vulnerable communities. Our vision is a society where gender equity is not an aspiration, but a lived reality.
Team
SM SHAYAN QURESHI
Chairman – PJ&RI
LLB (Hons), BA, BS Public Administration
NEELAM HASSAN
Director – GENDER JUSTICE AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS
LLB (Hons)
Adeel Iqbal
Community Engagement Officer
Trainer, Gender Justice Programs
Activities
16 Days of Activism Campaign: Organized awareness events, social media drives, and legal clinics during the global campaign to end violence against women.
Legal Empowerment Sessions: Conducted workshops for women in rural Punjab and Sindh on protection laws and legal aid mechanisms.
Voices Against Harassment: Launched digital storytelling series sharing survivor voices and advocating for safe public spaces.
Street Law Clinics: Provided on-ground legal support and guidance to women facing domestic violence, inheritance issues, and workplace harassment.
Programs
Legal Literacy for Women: A continuing education program that trains women on family law, workplace rights, and protection laws.
Campus Gender Circles: Youth-led forums in universities discussing consent, equality, and SGBV (sexual and gender-based violence) laws.
Art for Rights Program: A creative campaign using art, theatre, and storytelling to raise awareness on gender justice.
Women’s Rights Watch Report: An annual publication tracking trends and case studies on gender-based violence and legal progress in Pakistan.