Peshawar, September 22, 2026: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU), Peshawar, in collaboration with SHARP-Pakistan and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad, organized a Legal Literacy Session on Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Workplace Harassment on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM in the DVC Hall, SBBWU Peshawar
Peshawar, September 22, 2026: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU), Peshawar, in collaboration with SHARP-Pakistan and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad, organized a Legal Literacy Session on Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Workplace Harassment on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM in the DVC Hall, SBBWU Peshawar.
The session was organized under the SHARP-Women Initiative of SHARP-Pakistan, with the objective of raising awareness about legal rights, prevention of gender-based violence, workplace harassment, and available support mechanisms.
Students from Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, and City District College for Women, Peshawar (an affiliated college of SBBWU) participated in the session as participants.
The session featured distinguished resource persons, including Ms. Memoona Batool Khan, Project Director, SHARP-Pakistan KP, and Mr. Javed Khan, Project Manager, SHARP-Pakistan, who shared their knowledge and professional experience in human rights, gender justice, legal aid, and GBV prevention.
The interactive question-and-answer session provided participants with an opportunity to seek clarification, engage with the resource persons, and enhance their understanding of legal protection and support mechanisms.
The distinguished guests and resource persons appreciated the efforts of Ms. Tashfeen Zia, Deputy Director Student Affairs, SBBWU Peshawar, and Ms. Shehla Zahoor, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, SBBWU Peshawar, for their valuable contributions and efforts in organizing the session. Special thanks were extended to both officials for their dedication and support in promoting legal awareness and ensuring the successful conduct of the event
The event concluded with a vote of thanks and closing remarks, emphasizing the importance of awareness, dignity, and collective efforts to promote safer and more respectful educational and professional environments.