05/08/2026
Strengthening Access to Justice through Institutional Collaboration
As part of the project "Trans-Provincial Intervention for Reformative Capacity-Building, Enabling Access to Justice and Advocacy through Outreach Programs with Actors in the Criminal Justice System," a delegation from Aurat Foundation (AF) met with Mr. Ali Akbar Gujjar, SSP Federal Prisons, Islamabad, to discuss the current situation of prisons and explore opportunities for collaboration in strengthening access to justice and prison reforms.
During the meeting, Mr. Mumtaz Mughal, Director Programs, Aurat Foundation presented AF's Book, Mile Stones of struggle and Success to Mr. Ali Akbar Gujjar as a gesture of appreciation and collaboration. The AF delegation also included Mr. Shafi Agha, Director Institutions & Coordination, Ms. Mehak Fatima Jafry, Program Officer and Ms. Qurat ul Ain Hanif, Legal Officer.
The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to promoting reformative approaches within the criminal justice system and strengthening partnerships to improve access to justice for vulnerable communities across Pakistan.