Islamic jurisprudence, law & gender experts from Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda, Syria, Tunisia & Yemen at PODA Islamabad confernce with @mohrpakistan @WPC & @NorwayinPak support agreed on 18 years as minimum legal age of marriage for girls

بدعوة كريمة من منظّمة بودا للتّنمية وحقوق المرأة في باكستان؛ سعدت باكتشاف عالم قريب منّا، حيث رأيت إسلام آباد، ومع حداثة نشأتها إلّا أنّها مؤنسنة بشكل بديع، كما زرت مدينة لاهور عاصمة البنجاب الموغلة في التّأريخ، وهي مدينة محمّد إقبال، وعاصمة المغول قديما، وفي المدينتين كانت

Leading with Inclusion, Inspiring with Action! H.E. Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan, participated in the Dialogue with Women Diplomats on Journeys of Empowerment and Best Practices for Women’s Rights from Around the World, highlighting Rwanda’s

Driving Financial Empowerment for Women! Ms. Mania Bangash, Deputy Director at the State Bank of Pakistan, led an engaging Session on Financial Literacy and Women Entrepreneurship at the 18th Annual Rural Women Leadership Conference organized by PODA. She emphasized how

Digital Communications Managed by Talking Sense Consultancy. @NEDemocracy @OliveCulture1 @EU_Commission @Sightsavers @LokVirsa #PODA #RuralWomenConference2025 #RuralWomen18ConfPakistan #WomenEmpowerment #RuralVoices #Leadership #Equality #EndChildMarriage #GirlsEducation #SDG4

Empowering Rural Women with Future Skills: NAVTTC at the Leadership Conference Happening Now! A truly impactful session at the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were honored to hear from Ms. Gulmina Bilal, the esteemed Chairperson of NAVTTC (National

Global Pathways and AI: Insights from Daniela Draugelies Happening Now! An inspiring international perspective at the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were delighted to feature Ms. Daniela Draugelies, Founder and CEO of Cultural Pathways, presenting on

Closing Plenary: Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh Addresses Rural Women Leaders A momentous conclusion to the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were honored to host Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, the Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, at the

Closing Plenary: Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh Addresses Rural Women Leaders A momentous conclusion to the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were honored to host Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, the Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, at the

Global Pathways and AI: Insights from Daniela Draugelies Happening Now! An inspiring international perspective at the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were delighted to feature Ms. Daniela Draugelies, Founder and CEO of Cultural Pathways, presenting on

Empowering Rural Women with Future Skills: NAVTTC at the Leadership Conference Happening Now! A truly impactful session at the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were honored to hear from Ms. Gulmina Bilal, the esteemed Chairperson of NAVTTC (National

The Power of Partnership: UN Women at the Rural Women's Conference A highlight of the Closing Plenary at the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were privileged to hear from Jacqui Vipunjit Ketunuti, the Deputy Country Representative for UN Women in

EU Perspective on Human Capital at the Rural Women's Conference A vital international voice at the Closing Plenary of the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were honored to hear from Sébastien Lorion, EU Team Leader – Governance and Human Capital

Global Insights at the Rural Women's Leadership Conference Closing The 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference wrapped up with inspiring international perspectives at its Closing Plenary! We were deeply honored to hear from Leonor Fernandez, the esteemed Country

Shaping the Future with AI: Ms. Samina Naz at the Rural Women's Leadership Conference A truly forward-looking session at the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference! We were thrilled to have Ms. Samina Naz, CEO of Talking Sense, Communications & Consulting

Empowering Rural Voices: A Call for Social Protection Happening Now! The 18th Annual Rural Women's Leadership Training Conference is in full swing, amplifying the crucial demands of rural women for social protection and an inclusive social protection system. We're honored to have

Empowering Futures of Rural Women Through AI The final day of the 18th Annual Rural Women’s Leadership Training Conference began with an insightful session led by Ms. Samina Naz, Co-Founder & CEO of Talking Sense Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd. Her session on Artificial Intelligence

Allies, experts, partners & sponsors joined PODA's Conf2025 to support rural women leaders THANK YOU @ammaradurrani @ncswpk chair Umme Leila @ndmapk Ms Zulekha @ECP_Pakistan Nighat Siddique @NadraPak Moazzama Yousuf @jazzpk Rabia Khattak @WPCPk chair DrShahida Rehmani @NorwayMFA

<comrades> Happy #InternationalRuralWomenDay . On this day, I remember one of my favourite #Urdu poets dear @IshratAfreen 's lovely #poem "Gulaab aur Kapaas" (#roses & #Cotton ) who positions #women directly against the ephemeral concept of beauty associated with privilege.

#RuralWomen leaders met peacefully @PODA's 18th annual Conf. #Islamabad 15-17 October 2025 to develop solution strategies to stop child marriages & increase ID & voter registrations & women in climate resilient agriculture @ndmapk @NadraPak @UNDP_Pakistan @bisp_pakistan @jazzpk