Key Takeaways
- Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, met with UN Women's Chief of Staff.
- The visit aims to highlight gender-responsive justice reforms in the country.
- Justice Afridi emphasized the importance of inclusive legal frameworks.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, received Mohammad Naciri, Chief of Staff at UN Women, on Tuesday. The meeting was part of a broader effort to enhance gender-responsive justice reforms in the country.
During the visit, Justice Afridi highlighted the significance of integrating gender perspectives into legal processes and ensuring equitable access to justice for all segments of society. He expressed his commitment to working closely with international organizations like UN Women to achieve these goals.
Naciri commended Pakistan's efforts towards improving the legal system but also stressed the need for continuous improvement and adaptation to global best practices in gender equality. The UN Women representative emphasized the importance of involving women at all levels of the justice sector, from judges to law enforcement officers.
The Chief Justice underscored that the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) is actively working towards creating a more inclusive legal environment by addressing systemic barriers faced by women and girls. He mentioned several initiatives aimed at reducing gender-based violence and ensuring fair treatment under the law.
Justice Afridi also discussed the SCP's plans to establish specialized courts focusing on cases involving domestic violence, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender discrimination. These courts are expected to provide faster and more effective justice for victims while also serving as a deterrent against such crimes.
The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing to collaborate further in areas such as training judicial officers, developing legal frameworks that protect women's rights, and promoting awareness campaigns about the importance of gender equality within the justice system.
Justice Afridi stated, 'Our collaboration with UN Women will be instrumental in shaping a more just and equitable society for all Pakistanis.' Naciri echoed this sentiment, adding, 'We are committed to supporting Pakistan’s journey towards achieving these objectives.'
'Our collaboration with UN Women will be instrumental in shaping a more just and equitable society for all Pakistanis.'
Justice Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan
'We are committed to supporting Pakistan’s journey towards achieving these objectives.'
Mohammad Naciri, Chief of Staff, UN Women
