KP Ombudsperson Rubab Mehdi Represents Pakistan at Global Women’s Rights Symposium in China
By Khaula Iqbal
ISLAMABAD/CHENGDU — Pakistan earned a proud moment on the international stage as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ombudsperson Ms. Rubab Mehdi addressed at the International Symposium on Judicial Concepts and Practices for Women’s Rights Protection. The event was jointly organized by the Supreme People’s Court of China and UN Women in commemoration of Beijing+30.
In her keynote speech, Ms. Mehdi presented a trauma-informed approach for judicial professionals handling cases of violence against women and girls. She emphasized Pakistan’s constitutional safeguards for women, the nation’s commitments under CEDAW, its support for the Beijing Platform for Action, and key legal reforms including anti-harassment, anti-rape, and women’s property rights legislation.
Highlighting provincial achievements, she shared the remarkable performance of the KP Ombudsperson Secretariat between July and October 2025: 2,780 cases registered, 1,156 successfully resolved with a 97% resolution rate, 552 inquiry committees constituted, daily district-level hearings, and a backlog reduced from over 2,500 to fewer than 500 cases.
Delegates from China, Europe, and North America praised her research, trauma-sensitive methodology, and practical recommendations, with many expressing interest in future collaboration.
Ms. Mehdi also announced Pakistan’s participation in developing a global training initiative for more than 110 Ombudsman institutions—further strengthening the country’s leadership in advancing gender justice.
Through her dedication and reform-driven leadership, Ms. Rubab Mehdi is transforming the Ombudsperson institution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and enhancing Pakistan’s global image in the fight for women’s rights.
