An Inspiring Conversation: A Pakistani Veteran Feminist's Journey in Creating Safe Spaces for Women and Girls

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Rukhshanda Naz will be joining us, in person, from her home country of Pakistan in a conversation facilitated by Professor Alejandra Gonza. Rukhshanda brings with her 30 years of experience as a human rights activist and will shed light on how the field of women’s human rights has shifted within in her community and globally. Rukhshanda is a longtime advisor for Global Fund for Women, having recommended and vetted over a dozen local Pakistani women's human rights groups to receive funding. Most recently, Rukhshanda and her efforts to end early and forced marriage in Pakistan were featured in Global Fund for Women's highly anticipated docuseries Fundamental.

A lawyer by profession, Rukhshanda predominantly works in the KP region, situated in the northwest part of Pakistan, along the Afghanistan border, an area that has historically been affected by militarism, isolation, and human rights violations. Despite resistance from the state and other religious institutions, there remains a strong women's movement working to redefine gender normative standards. Rukhshanda has served in a number of positions both in her local community and internationally, including her position as the COO of the Aurat Foundation, to secure the rights of women and girls in the work place, in the home, and in society.

Register below by 9/9 to join this inspiring conversation with an afternoon program from 3:00-4:00 PM followed by a cocktail reception at 4 PM.

Hosted By

Global Washington, Channel Foundation, Linksbridge, Sassenach, and Global Fund for Women

Registration Details

Ticket Type Price Deadline
I will attend $15.00 Friday, September 13, 2019
I am unable to attend Free Friday, September 13, 2019

Location

Global Washington

1601 5th Ave, Suite 1900
Seattle, WA
98101