Today on 04 December PODA Pakistan organized an awareness session on the importance of legal identity as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign under the Rural Women’s Network for Civic Leadership and Participation Project, funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The activity was conducted at the Government Girls Elementary and Secondary School, Nazar Muhallah, Larkana.

Ms. Sumaira Noor, PODA Rural Women Leader and member of the District Information Women Alliance (DIWA), led the session with more than 45 students. She explained the crucial role of the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) in a girl’s life, emphasizing that it is essential for accessing education, opening bank accounts, voting, and availing government services and welfare schemes. The session aimed to empower young girls with awareness about their rights and the importance of legal identity for full participation in society.