Zarqa Khan, Project Coordinator for women’s economic empowerment at UN Women Pakistan, has been shortlisted for the UN Secretary General Awards 2025 in the category Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. Her nomination recognises sustained efforts to make economic opportunities more accessible for women with disabilities across Pakistan.
The Secretary General Awards honour UN personnel whose work demonstrates exceptional commitment, innovation and measurable impact. Zarqa Khan’s selection highlights practical interventions and advocacy that strengthen inclusion and economic participation for marginalized groups, reflecting UN Women Pakistan’s focus on leaving no one behind.
Readers are encouraged to support Zarqa Khan by voting and commenting via the UNITE Ideas platform. Your vote can help amplify inclusive leadership and promote policies that expand economic empowerment for persons with disabilities in Pakistan and beyond.
