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establishing a permanent commission that could pursue making of laws, policies and interventions for women's rights and monitor their implementation. Finally, the official National Commission on the Status of Women was formed through a presidential ordinance in 2000, however it was given statutory powers under the NCSW Act 2012 with an expanded scope and mandate.
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in low turn-out areas of women to take action against the responsible by reporting it immediately to ECP to deal with the factors that bar them from voting or from running for office. According to an estimate by NCSW, even if 5,000 new ID cards are issued to women every day, it will take 18 years to
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In July 2018, NCSW and the UN Women Pakistan launched a report on the Status of Rural Women in Pakistan, which highlights opportunities and obstacles to rural women face in the development and provides a set of recommendations for action by government, civil society, and donors that can enhance their
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In July 2020, NCSW and UN women Pakistan launched Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020 according to which 29% of young married women face controlling behaviors by husbands, 15% of them have experienced physical violence and 4% have exposed to sexual violence by anyone other than spouse, while
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Law and policy committee of NCSW reviewed several draft of laws that affect status and rights of women, provided its input and submitted comments, observations and recommendations to the concerned ministry or committee for incorporation. They include; Reproductive Health Care Bill, Domestic Violence
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violations. The National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Act, 2018 was adopted by the parliament to ensure that the new chairperson of NCSW would be elected within 30 days after the retirement of the incumbent head. This law provides a time frame for the appointment of the chairperson
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NCSW was formed with the intention of examining policies, programs, and laws that affect women's development and gender equality. The commission strives to build and maintain relationships with NGOs and other experts in order to effectively protect women's rights. NCSW mainly works and lobbies with
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Two short term commissions were formed in 1976 and 1983 by then government of Pakistan that undertook an analysis of women's status in the country, identifying issues and gaps, and making recommendations to address them. Women's rights activists and organisations raised a demand in the 1980s for
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mutually shortlist three names for the position of Chairperson, and forward them to a Parliamentary Committee for making a final selection. In case of lack of consensus between the Leader of the House and the Opposition, a Parliamentary Committee, with equal representation from the treasury and
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A number of research reports have been published by the commission. These reports play a significant role in ensuring new legislation and decision making at the policy level, thus contributing to the betterment of women in society. Some of the notable research reports include
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The original National Commission was established during the regime of late Gen Zia ul Haq. This 16-member Pakistan National Commission on the Status of Women was set up on 9th of July 1983 via Government of Pakistan Gazette Notification and was headed by Begum
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remained in the office for two consecutive terms i.e. 2013–2019. Six commissions served out their terms and cycled through different chairpersons, and the commission is currently on its seventh term which started with the appointment of its 12 members from all
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In April 2020, NCSW, Ministry of Human Rights and UN Women Pakistan released a policy paper on Gendered Impact and Implications of Covid-19 in Pakistan. The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the adverse impact that pandemic has on the lives and
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According to the NCSW Act, the government is bound to appoint NCSW's members within thirty days of occurrence of a vacancy. However, NCSW's chairperson has not been appointed though the tenure of its preceding chairperson
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The National Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2012 was passed by the parliament to establish a statutory body with a broad mandate and powers to carry out inquiry of
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for women's development and the review of all policies, laws, rules, and regulations affecting the status and rights of women and gender equality in accordance with the
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of vulnerable women, keeping the focus on key thematic areas including education, health, labour force participation, time use and mobility, financial empowerment, and
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Bill, Christian Marriage and Divorce Bill, Hindu Marriage Bill, Qisas and Diyat Bill, Juvenile Justice System Bill; Cyber Crime Bill; Anti-Rape Bill, and Jirga Bill.
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In January 2019, NCSW's rules were incorporated to let men employees avail leaves of 10 days with full pay and allowances to take care of their wives and newborns as
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lawmakers, parliamentarians and other decision-makers for promotion of laws and regulations aimed at empowering women in the social, economic and political spheres.
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in order to make the commission more effective. In 2013, NCSW gained administrative and financial autonomy to run its affairs effectively.
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is serving as the Chairperson of the 12-member Parliamentary Committee set up for the Appointment of the Chairperson of the NCSW.
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In October 2019, NCSW servering as secretariat of IPMG, organized 4th meeting of Inter-Provincial Ministerial Group (IPMG) for
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In 2020, NCSW and UN Women Pakistan initiated the development of a National Gender Data Portal with the technical support by
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of women, equalization of opportunities and socio-economic conditions amongst women and men, and elimination of all sorts of
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and published the famous 'Report on the Status of Women in Pakistan' in 1985, making strong recommendations against the
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laws earlier promulgated by Gen Zia's regime. The members of the original Commission were: Begum Zari Sarfaraz, Chair;
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where the participants reiterated the resolve to ensure the provision of equal rights for all citizens without any
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NCSW is composed of a Chairperson and thirteen independent members, preferably women, two each from four provinces
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The main functions of the NCSW include the examination of the policy, programs, and other measures taken by the
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https://evaw-global-database.unwomen.org/fr/countries/asia/pakistan/1998/national-plan-of-action-for-women-
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Since 2002, all chairpersons have served for at least one term of three-years including Justice (Retd.)
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in Pakistan", Women's Rights of Inheritance and its Implementation, Women Violence against Jirgas and
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and Platform for Action, 1995; and 1998 National Plan of Action (NPA) for Women, 1998.
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Chairperson, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Commission on the Status of Women (AJKCSW)
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economic and social wellbeing. The report states that rule women mainly engaged in
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had approved 10 days of paternity leave for government employees in October 2012.
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Historic Gain for Women in Pakistan as Women's Commission Gains Autonomous Status
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According to the law, the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the
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as the national machinery for the advancement of women and gender equality.
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for survivors of Sexual Assault- A Pilot Study", "Standardized Indicators
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Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women
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Chairperson, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW)
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In March 2018, NCSW's chairperson participated in a launch of the
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Working Women in Pakistan: Analysis of Issues and Problems
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Elimination of discrimination and violence against Women
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National Commission for Child Welfare and Development
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In January 2018, NCSW arranged the launch of an Urdu
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women
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