Sr. Mariam Appointed to National Commission on Women

Islamabad: In a significant development, Sr. Genevieve Ram Lal (Mariam Parveen) SJM, National Director of the Catholic Women Organization, has been appointed as a Member of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) for a term of three years.

The appointment was made by the Prime Minister of Pakistan under Sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the National Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2012 (Act No: VIII of 2012). Sr. Genevieve’s name was nominated by Saiban-e-Pakistan, an initiative of Paigham-e-Pakistan, Centre for Peace, Reconciliation & Reconstruction Studies.

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This appointment is a testament to the Catholic Church’s commitment to empowering women and promoting gender equality in Pakistan. Sr. Genevieve’s leadership and expertise will undoubtedly enrich the NCSW’s efforts to advance women’s rights and social justice.

Notification Details:

– Notification No: No.2(11)/2012-DD(IC-II)
– Date: 28th August 2024

The Catholic Church in Pakistan congratulates Sr. Genevieve on her appointment and looks forward to her contributions to the NCSW.

Here is the notification:

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