Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad (NCSW) in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi. An art competition, aligned with the theme “Accelerate Action towards Empowerment”, saw enthusiastic participation from students. A jury selected the top three winners, showcasing the creative talents of the young minds.
A sensitization session, led by experts from local and international organizations, emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment and the role of students in promoting genderequality. Chairperson NCSW, Ume Laila Azhar, shared her experiences and urged students to become agents of change, supporting women’s rights and empowerment. She highlighted NCSW’s efforts to improve laws, monitor violence, and promote women’s education and economic empowerment. The event concluded with a resounding message: Empowered women are the backbone of a prosperous society.
National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW) is a Pakistani statutory body established by the President Pervez Musharraf, under the XXVI Ordinance dated 17 July 2000. It is an outcome of the na-tional and international commitments of the Government of Pakistan like Beijing Declaration and Plat-form for Action, 1995; and 1998 National Plan of Action (NPA) for Women, 1998.
