WPC Launches Study-Findings on Gender-Responsive Budgeting, Financing to Address Gender-Based-Violence
Islamabad – 16th October 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) Pakistan, launched the summary findings of a study titled “Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Financing in Gender-Responsive Budgeting,” on Tuesday.
According to the official statement, the event brought together parliamentarians, safeguarding practitioners, development partners and gender experts to discuss financing for the prevention of gender-based violence, safeguarding, institutional accountability and parliamentary oversight.
Dr. Shahida Rehmani, MNA and Secretary, Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, emphasised that addressing gender-based violence requires not only strong legislation but also adequate resources, effective implementation and accountability.
She underscored Parliament’s role in strengthening gender-responsive budgeting, scrutinising public expenditure and ensuring that commitments to women’s protection translate into meaningful and measurable action.
