Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development FWAID

17/05/2026

Ministry of Human Rights

17/05/2026

14/05/2026

Reflection from recent activity with MoHR Pakistan:

Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development is proud to be part of the national dialogue on Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC)organized by Ministry Of Human Rights , UNICEF Pakistan , and World Health Organization Pakistan.

Through this consultation,Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development (FWAID) worked to bridge critical inclusion gaps by ensuring meaningful participation of children particularly girls from grassroots communities,Girls with disabilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan whose voices are often missing from policy spaces. Their lived experiences and recommendations highlighted the urgent need for stronger safeguarding systems, digital safety, and protection mechanisms for children facing violence, exploitation, and exclusion.

The consultation reinforced Pakistan’s commitments under the on the Rights of the Child , Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women , and Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities , while emphasizing evidence-based prevention approaches under the World Health Organization to create safer homes, schools, communities, and digital spaces for every child.

Children’s voices must remain at the center of policies, systems, and solutions because no child should be left behind.

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12/05/2026

Frontier Women Alliance for Inclusive Development is proud to join hands with Ministry of Human Rights, United Nations Children’s Fund, and World Health Organization in advancing the national dialogue on Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC) in Pakistan.

Through this consultation, FWAID worked to bridge critical inclusion gaps by ensuring meaningful participation of children particularly girls with disabilities,children from grassroots communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan,whose voices are often missing from policy spaces. Their lived experiences and recommendations highlighted the urgent need for stronger safeguarding systems, digital safety, and protection mechanisms for children facing violence, exploitation, and exclusion.

The consultation reinforced Pakistan’s commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, while emphasizing evidence-based prevention approaches under the World Health Organization to create safer homes, schools, communities, and digital spaces for every child.

Children’s voices must remain at the center of policies, systems, and solutions because no child should be left behind.

MoHR in collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan and World Health Organization (WHO), organized a child consultation meeting on ending violence against children. Children from all provinces actively participated and shared their valuable insights and recommendations for building a safer, more inclusive, and protective future for every child in Pakistan.
Their voices, experiences, and ideas remain central to shaping effective policies and ensuring the protection of child rights across the country.

08/05/2026

04/05/2026

Nothing about us without us!!

03/05/2026

“Her future should not be decided by barriers.”

02/05/2026

In Today’s article on Delay of Child Marriage Restraint Bill in KP by our Executive Director. .Only province in Pakistan without legislation against Child Marriage.

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01/05/2026

Team Frontier Women Alliance represented the voice of civil society particularly women-led organizations from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the recent consultation on the KP Child Marriage Restraint Bill, organized by Blue Veins under the leadership of Qamar Naseem.

The discussion with policymakers, including notable MPA’s Amna Sardar and Shazia Jadoon and many others , highlighted why this bill has remained delayed for nearly a decade: political hesitation, legal ambiguity, and misinterpretation of advisory religious opinions.

The urgency is clear nearly 60% of girls in KP remain out of school, and child marriage continues to fuel poverty, health risks, and limited economic participation. It is not just a social issue; it is a development and human rights issue.

A critical point raised: opinions by the Council of Islamic Ideology are advisory, while rulings by the Federal Shariat Court carry constitutional weight.

After 10 years, the path forward is simple: move the bill forward. The cost of delay will be paid by girls whose futures remain at risk. The time to act is now.

SDG5 Pakistan

01/05/2026

Honored to have presented the voice of Civil Society particularly women led organisation from KP in recent consultation on the Child Marriage Restraint Bill in KP, organized by Qamar Naseem from Blue Veins,but left the venue with number of ambiguities and questions yet to be answered.

Engaging with MPA’s and policymakers including Amna Sardar, Shazia Jadoon amongst many other,senior stakeholders , legal advisors ,Representatives from UN ,the discussion unpacked a decade-long delay shaped by legal ambiguity, political hesitation, and misinterpretation of religious advisory opinions.

The consultation addressed political resistance as a pressing issue.Some parties continue to oppose the bill outright, while others support it conditionally. A strategic recommendation emerged,embed child marriage prevention within political party manifestos. This would ensure legislative commitment beyond individual champions and electoral cycles.

The bill’s urgency is reinforced by stark realities. With approximately 60% of girls out of school in KP, early marriage exacerbates cycles of poverty, illiteracy, and poor health outcomes. Participants highlighted that child marriage is not only a social issue but a systemic barrier to:

Girls’ education
Reproductive and maternal health issues including Fistula
Economic participation(average 13% FLFP in KP against 23% FLFP overall in Pakistan )
Fundamental human rights

A central issue discussed was the distinction between advisory religious opinions and constitutionally binding legal decisions. The Council of Islamic Ideology has raised 19 points of argument with reference to the bill,however, these remain advisory opinions not binding rulings. In contrast, the Federal Shariat Court has issued decisions that hold constitutional weight, with interpretations that support legislative action aligned with child protection and welfare.

Within Pakistan, the issue has evolved beyond provincial jurisdiction it is now framed as a national development priority. Yet KP remains behind other provinces in aligning legal frameworks with this standard for human rights and development.

After 10 years, the path forward is clear: move the bill to the assembly floor, address gaps through standing committee review, and institutionalize enforcement mechanisms.

The question is no longer whether to act but when. And the answer must be “now”.
The cost of further delay will be borne by girls whose rights, health, and future remain compromised.
Responsibility and sense of urgency should be equally shared by KP Commission on the Status of Women aswell as National Commission on the Status of Women Shazia Atta NCSW, Islamabad Ministry of Law and Justice Dilshad Pari Hayat
Note:Over the course of past few years,NCSW held numerous consultations and received direct-endorsements from Council of Islamic Ideology Chairman,Qibla Ayaz at that time back in 2023-2024.