National Commission on the Status of Women Bill, 2012 (Act No. VIII of 2012). Country/Territory Pakistan Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the setting up of National Commission on the status of Women. Subject General Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Gender Equity Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Federal Government shall constitute a National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Commission, entitled to perform the following: examine the policy, programs and other measures taken by the Federal government for gender equality, women's empowerment, political participation, representation, assess implementation and make suitable recommendations to the concerned authorities; review all Federal laws, rules and regulations affecting the status and rights of women; shall develop and maintain interaction and dialogue with non• governmental organizations; facilitate and monitor implementation of international instruments, etc. Full text English Website na.gov.pk References - Legislation Amended by National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Act 2021 (Act No. XIX of 2021). Legislation | Pakistan | 2021 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX