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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 title
An 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