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\nNational Police Bureau is determined to reform and reshape police in Pakistan to make it inclusive responsive and accountable. One of the major initiatives to this and is establishment of National Gender Responsive Unit in the NPB. The unit will spearhead efforts to actively coordinate with various stakeholders, including police organizations, ministries, and international bodies, to ensure a seamless and effective execution of gender-responsive policing strategies. The Unit will conduct a comprehensive review of existing policies, legal frameworks, and organizational structures, formulate guidelines to address the unique challenges faced by female police officers, covering logistics, promotions, work environments, incentives, and gender-responsive budgeting.
\nDr Ehsan Sadiq was speaking in the closing session of two days National Conference on Women in Policing organised by National Police Bureau in collaboration with UN Women. The conference was attended by the senior leadership from all Law Enforcement Agencies, female police officers, legal fraternity, government ministries representatives, parliamentarians, diplomatic community, international organizations, civil society, media, academia and under-training ASPs from the National Police Academy in Islamabad, consisted of a special working session to discuss and deliberate on recommendations to formulate a National Gender Responsive Policing Framework
\nIn his closing remarks, Dr. Ehsan Sadiq, Director General of National Police Bureau, said: \u201cAs we jointly organize this conference, the National Police Bureau recognizes the imperative of gender parity in the realm of law enforcement. By bringing this issue to the forefront, we aim to cultivate respect, empathy, and professionalism among our officers while highlighting the remarkable contributions of women officers.\u201d He further said, \u201cThe concept of gender-responsive policing is not only about integrating women into law enforcement; it\u2019s about transforming the entire system to address the unique needs and concerns of all citizens. Further he added that in the coming weeks, the National Police Bureau will take these reforms and strategic agenda forward, form a core leadership group and organize a strategic leadership forum to institutionalize the measures
\nMs Sharmeela Rassool, UN Women Country Representative, in her closing remarks, said, \u201cThis conference represents a significant milestone in our journey toward inclusive policing. I am pleased to see that today\u2019s discussion revolved around Article 25A of the Constitution, which states in no uncertain terms that everyone is equal before the law and should not be discriminated against on the basis of sex. Through this Article, the Constitution of Pakistan also allows for affirmative action, and it was encouraging to see so many recommendations for affirmative action coming from the future leaders of the country\u2019s police force.\u201d
\nIn his remarks, Jeroen Willem, Head of Cooperation of the European Union delegation to Pakistan, congratulated the National Police Bureau for holding a successful event and reaffirmed the EU\u2019s commitment to strengthen the rule of law and advance gender equality in Pakistan. He complimented the achievements of the Deliver Justice Project, particularly highlighting the 80% increase in women personnel in Balochistan Police and the creation of the AIG-Gender post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. He urged the National Police Bureau to encourage the recruitment, promotion, and training of women police officers across the country.
\nMr. Sultan Ali Khowaja, Inspector General of Police NH&MP, who was the chief guest for today\u2019s session, commended the participants for coming up with innovative policy suggestions to advance gender responsive policing in Pakistan. Charting out future steps in his address, he urged for the creation of a \u201cpermanent think tank which has members from all sections of society, including academia and working professionals, to discuss and ensure implementation of policy reforms\u201d.
\nThe two-day conference served as a dynamic platform for sharing success stories, addressing challenges, and shaping future strategies aimed at enhancing women\u2019s roles and leadership within the policing sector. National Police Bureau and UN Women, in conjunction with the European Union, anticipate that the outcomes of this conference will set in motion lasting transformations, contributing to gender equality, safer communities, and a more inclusive approach to law enforcement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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