H.E. Mary O’Neill, Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan, spoke during the Dialogue with Women Diplomats on Journeys of Empowerment and Best Practices for Women’s Rights from Around the World, highlighting Ireland’s continued commitment to...

Driving Financial Empowerment for Women! Ms. Mania Bangash, Deputy Director at the State Bank of Pakistan, led an engaging Session on Financial Literacy and Women Entrepreneurship at the 18th Annual Rural Women Leadership Conference...

Empowering Girls Through Tech & Education! Mehreen Talat, CEO of Aurat Tech, shared powerful insights on the challenges and success stories in expanding girls’ rights to education and inclusive digital opportunities during the Educational...

Advocating for the Rights of the Girl Child 👧✨ Happening Now! PODA Pakistan proudly hosted Ms. Shahida Rehmani, MNA and Chairperson, Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, Pakistan, during Day 1 of the 18th Annual Rural Women’s...

Empowering Every Identity — Building an Inclusive Democracy! Ms. Nighat Siddique, Director Gender & Disability, Election Commission of Pakistan, shares powerful insights at the Solution Strategies Development Session on Promoting Right to Legal Identity...

Identity, Rights & Dignity: Legal Access for Every Woman and Girl Power to identity, power to women! This session breaks barriers for women’s right to legal recognition from birth certificates to CNICs, voter registration,...

Rural Women Take the Lead: Voices of Change Begin in Islamabad It begins! 💜 The 18th Annual PODA Conference kicks off with rural women leaders from across Pakistan, bold voices shaping the future of...

Dear friends and partners, Due to travel restrictions in Islamabad, PODA has rescheduled its 18th Annual Rural Women Leadership Conference. The new dates are from 15 to 17 October 2025. We look forward to...