WOMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Introduction:
Our religion ensures equal rights to women but due to unfavourable social texture most of our women remain deprived. Equality of gender is recognized, accepted and guaranteed by our constitution under Articles 25,27,34,35 and 37. Pakistan is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and has ratified the Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). We have also formulated a National Policy for Development and Empowerment of Women (NPDEW).
The Department of Women Development was created in 2003. Previously it was a part of other departments like Social Welfare, Population Welfare and Planning and Development.
The Women Development Department interalia is mandated to initiate, process and implement women specific policies programmes and projects for their social, economic, legal and political empowerment and to organize events for mobilizing awareness and sensitizing the society about genuine rights and requirements of women. The Department also plays the role of a catalyst, lobbyist, influencer and advocate for making our society more tolerant towards women. The Department serves as a bridge between communities, women of Sindh, service delivery departments and other relevant sectors of society for bringing about positive changes in the lives of women of Sindh.