SHARP Pakistan marked the 16 Days campaign with coordinated events in Lahore and Mianwali focused on raising awareness, empowering vulnerable groups and fostering constructive community dialogue to address gender-based violence and digital harms.
In Lahore, refugee and host community participants gathered for a day of learning and solidarity. The programme included a symbolic cake-cutting led by young refugee girl Jaslin Singh, a moment the organisers said celebrated inclusion and the resilience of girls in marginalized communities. Participants closed the session by reciting a collective pledge: Strength! Thy name is woman.
The Lahore session featured practical guidance from cybersecurity consultant Mr. Munib Ahmed, who advised attendees on securing social media accounts and steps to prevent cyberbullying. Field Manager Ms. Arooj-un-Nissa and lawyer Ms. Farzana Kpusar explained the legal aspects of cybercrime and relevant protection laws, helping participants understand how to seek redress and protect themselves online.
Concurrently, ALAC-III delivered an interactive awareness session in Mianwali with female school teachers, concentrating on gender-based violence, digital violence and hands-on online safety measures teachers can pass on to students and communities. The session emphasised practical strategies for recognising abuse, reporting incidents and strengthening digital resilience.
These activities underline SHARP Pakistan’s commitment during the 16 Days campaign to build safer, better informed communities across Punjab, reinforce protection mechanisms and take a firm stand against all forms of gender-based violence.
