Sindh Commission on the Status of Women

Adv. Rubina Aman Brohi, Chairperson Sindh Commission on the Status of Women, graced the launch event of the research report “From Missing Evidence to Fragile Evidence: Gap Analysis on Investigation and Prosecution of R**e Cases in Sindh, 2021–2024,” organized by Legal Aid Society in Karachi.

The event brought together key criminal justice stakeholders, government officials, police representatives, legal experts, and human rights advocates to discuss progress, challenges, and reforms needed to strengthen the investigation and prosecution of r**e cases in Sindh.

The report highlighted an increase in conviction rates from 5% in 2020 to 22% in 2025, while also emphasizing persistent issues related to fragile evidence, delayed trials, and gaps in prosecution procedures.

The discussion reaffirmed the urgent need for coordinated institutional reforms, effective implementation of laws, and survivor-centered justice mechanisms to ensure accountability and protection for women and girls across Sindh.
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Adv Rubina Aman Brohi, Chairperson Sindh Commission on the Status of Women, graced the event and participated in the dialogue on “Violence Against Women & Girls: The Culture of Silence, Societal Acceptance & Institutional Response” held in Sukkur.

Expressing deep concern over the alarming rise in gender-based violence across Sindh, the Chairperson reaffirmed that the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women, as a statutory body for women’s empowerment, is fully committed to advancing reforms in gender-sensitive policies, laws, and institutional guidelines to strengthen protection, accountability, and access to justice for women and girls.

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A productive interaction was held between Adv Rubina Aman Brohi, Chairperson, Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW) and a delegation from the Association for Mothers and Newborns (AMAN) at the Commission’s Camp Office to discuss ongoing initiatives related to HPV prevention, vaccination awareness, and community-based sensitization activities across selected districts of Sindh.

The delegation was represented by Dr. Humera Mansoor, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Yasmeen Soomro, Manager Operations. During the meeting, the AMAN team shared an overview of their interventions focusing on HPV awareness, prevention strategies, and community level outreach aimed at promoting vaccination and preventive healthcare practices.

The interaction concluded with a mutual understanding to further explore collaborative opportunities aimed at improving awareness, reducing stigma, and ensuring access to accurate health information on HPV across communities in Sindh.
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A constructive meeting was held between Adv Rubina Aman Brohi, Chairperson, Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW) and a delegation from UN Women at the Commission’s Camp Office to discuss collaborative efforts for strengthening women’s protection and advancing coordinated policy measures across Sindh. The delegation included Ms. Zarka Khan, Project Coordinator for Women’s Empowerment, and Ms. Saman Ahsan, Portfolio Manager – Ending Violence Against Women, Governance & Human Rights.

The meeting focused on enhancing institutional coordination, strategic collaboration, and consultative engagement to address critical issues affecting women and girls, including harassment, child abuse, forced marriages, and gender-based violence. Discussions also emphasized the importance of improving support mechanisms, strengthening women protection centres, and ensuring effective implementation of pro women policies and initiatives across the province.

Both sides highlighted the significance of coordinated efforts among government institutions, development partners, and relevant stakeholders to promote women’s rights, strengthen institutional response systems, and improve data availability regarding gender based violence.

The meeting also included discussions on the upcoming Provincial Consultation on the National Policy on Ending Violence Against Women, organized by the Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with UN Women, aimed at strengthening collective efforts for safeguarding women’s rights through effective policy frameworks and institutional support.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continued collaboration for the protection, empowerment, and well being of women across Sindh.

A constructive meeting was held between Adv Rubina Aman Brohi, Chairperson, Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW) and a delegation from UN Women at the Commission’s Camp Office to discuss collaborative efforts for strengthening women’s protection and advancing coordinated policy measures across Sindh. The delegation included Ms. Zarka Khan, Project Coordinator for Women’s Empowerment, and Ms. Saman Ahsan, Portfolio Manager – Ending Violence Against Women, Governance & Human Rights.

The meeting focused on enhancing institutional coordination, strategic collaboration, and consultative engagement to address critical issues affecting women and girls, including harassment, child abuse, forced marriages, and gender-based violence. Discussions also emphasized the importance of improving support mechanisms, strengthening women protection centres, and ensuring effective implementation of pro women policies and initiatives across the province.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continued collaboration for the protection, empowerment, and well being of women across Sindh.
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