The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), in collaboration with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) 👩‍⚖️, UN Women ♀️ and the European Union 🇪🇺, convened a historic National Consultation aimed at making the Constitution of Pakistan more inclusive, equitable, and reflective of all citizens — especially women and marginalized communities.

🟦 Key Themes & Highlights:
🔹 The consultation built upon the first-ever Gender Analysis of Pakistan’s Constitution, launched in 2023 on the Golden Jubilee of the 1973 Constitution.
🔹 Only 102 of 305 operational Articles need gender-inclusive rephrasing — a clear path for reform.
🔹 Amending the General Clauses Act 1897 was recommended to institutionalize inclusive language.
🔹 A strong call to action for aligning constitutional promises with daily realities — from law-making to budget allocation, and service delivery.

🎙️ Inspiring Voices at the Forefront:
✅ Dr. Shahida Rehmani, Secretary WPC: “Equality is not a favour granted to women; it is a constitutional promise to all citizens.”
✅ Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law & Justice: Reaffirmed the government’s commitment to gender justice and legal reform.
✅ Jamshed M. Kazi, UN Women: “A Constitution belongs to all, or it belongs to no one. Equality must be lived — seen in laws, leadership, and everyday life.”
✅ Mr. Jeroen Willems, EU: “This partnership is a testament to inclusive, rights-based governance.”

👩‍💼 Panelists from across political parties joined the discussion, including:
🔹 Dr. Shahida Rehmani (PPP)
🔹 Ms. Sara Afzal Tarar (PML-N)
🔹 Ms. Sofia Saeed (MQMP)
🔹 Ms. Shahida Begum (JUI-F)

🌐 Together, they reaffirmed that a Constitution should not just be a legal document — but a living, breathing promise of dignity, justice, and equality.

📝 The consultation concluded with consolidated recommendations to guide parliamentary, legal, and institutional reforms in the spirit of constitutional equality.

💡 What’s Next?
A whole-of-nation effort is needed to translate constitutional principles into reality — where every citizen, regardless of gender, enjoys their full rights and freedoms.

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