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Standardized Indicators Violence Against Women in Pakistan

Violence against women (VAW) in its many pervasive forms is a global phenomenon that has been well documented. In Pakistan too there has been an increasing spotlight on incidents of violence against women. Qualitative studies on VAW reveal a significant pattern of violence within families and communities by a range of perpetrators. These studies have resulted in the development of support mechanisms for women in crisis in Pakistan, such as shelters, helplines, counselling facilities and a demand for exemplary punishment for perpetrators. Recent small scale studies have also highlighted the social and economic costs of VAW, not just to the family but also to the national economy.

A Study of Formal & Parallel Legal Systems Prevalent in Pakistan

ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

This Research is intended to examine cases of sexual violence with regards to the Protection of Women ( Criminal Law Amendment) Act, 2016 ( hereinafter referred to as the 'Women Protection Act') and how higher courts' judgments have treated these cases. In addition to this, the objective of this exploratory pilot study is to track the journey of rape cases in order to highlight the institutional impediments to justice.

Rural Women in Pakistan Status Report 2018

The report seeks to develop a comprehensive profile of rural women using available quantitative and qualitative secondary data and provided evidence and practical recommendations for action and advocacy by relevant stakeholders (government, civil society and international donors) that can influence and enhance the economic and social wellbeing of rural women and expedite measures for women’s empowerment in Pakistan

Women, Violence and Jirga

The review examines literature on the ‘Jirga’, the informal judicial system focusing on the structural and direct forms of violence against women embedded in the practice. It reflects on the evolution and contemporary role of jirgas and its antiwomen practices, its prevalence and interface with the formal legal system. Reflecting the arguments and collaborations that enable the longevity of the jirga system, it summarily presents the options for redressing the issue.

WOMEN’S ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT IN PAKISTAN STATUS REPORT 2016

Women’s economic participation as an important contributor to the global and national economy has led to an increase in studies to understand the issues and challenges that women face in such participation, and highlighted the need for timely and accurate data on the subject. The Center of Gender and Policy Studies and the National Commission on the Status of Women recognize that addressing women’s economic status is imperative if Pakistan is to reap the benefits of the global economy. The findings and data presented in this report supplement the studies available of women’s economic participation and provide some insights that will be of use to advocates and academics, policy makers and organizations.

Costing Study on Child Marriage in Pakistan: A Country Level Report 2020-2021

The aim of this study is three-fold: firstly, to address the existing gap in the evidence on incidence, socioeconomic impact, and associated costs of child marriage in Pakistan; secondly, to inform policy debate and legal reform at the governmental level for eradication of child marriage through evidence-based research; and thirdly, to generate a wider socio-political and normative discourse around the issue of child marriage. This study contributes to the gaps in the existing literature on cost of child marriage in Pakistan using a sample that is representative of the national population. This study enables to better assess the costs of child marriage in the Pakistani context, by gathering new information on the direct and indirect cost of child marriage from 26 randomly selected districts in Punjab, Sindh, KP and Baluchistan to give a national picture on the issue.

Costing Study on Child Marriage in Pakistan: A Report on Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2020

The aim of this study is, to address the existing gap in the evidence on incidence, socio-economic impact and associated costs of child marriage in Pakistan, to inform policy debate and legal reform at the governmental level for eradication of child marriage through evidence-based research and to generate a wider socio-political and normative discourse around the issue of child marriage. The information was gathered from 10 randomly districts from Punjab and KP on cost of child marriage.

National Commission on the Status of Women 2006 ANNUAL REPORT

This report expands into seven parts. First part focuses on the profiles of the present members of the Commission. Second part highlights the activities under the UNDP funded project ‘Institutional Strengthening of NCSW’. Third part of the report is about the full Commission’s meetings held in 2006, discussions held and the decisions made. Minutes of Commission’s Executive Committee are put together in the fourth part of the report. Chairperson of the Commission kept a busy schedule throughout the year in various activities to further the cause of the women of Pakistan and the mandate of the Commission. Fifth portion of the report provides a glimpse of important engagements of the Chairperson.

National Commission on the Status of Women 2007 ANNUAL REPORT

Year 2007 saw the worst violence against women generally, and specially against the women leaders of repute. Instances of rape and killings rose to an alarming level. A provincial minister from Punjab, Ms. Zille Huma was the victim of insane target killing, and a federal minister Nilofer Bakhtiar was dropped from the cabinet as ordained by a certain section of the society. The Jamia Hafsa issue and the incidents that followed harassed and victimized the women in Pakistan. By the end of the year these disturbing circumstances culminated in the broad day light murder of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the twice elected former Prime Minister of Pakistan, as she was leaving after addressing an election campaign meeting in Rawalpindi. Such was the climate of insecurity and fear that NCSW could not materialize its plans and programmes.