Gender Disparities in Disability-Insignia CNIC Issuance: Study

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Islamabad: Among the 592,072 disability-insignia CNICs issued across the nation, a significant gender gap emerged, with 420,715 issued to males and a notably lower count of 171,357 issued to females, according to a study.

The comprehensive report ‘The Invisibility of Women with Disabilities in National Data Sets: Gender Disparities in Access to Disability-Insignia CNICs’ revealed a stark contrast in these findings.

The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), in collaboration with Individual and (IL), organised a one-day seminar on ‘Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) engagement session’ with federal and provincial institutions for social inclusion on Wednesday.

CPDI Executive Director Mukhtar Ahmad underscored the indispensable role of the Right to Information (RTI) in promoting transparency and accountability. He also highlighted the significant impact of the establishment of information commissions which served to streamline and facilitate the process of accessing vital information.

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Pakistan Information Commission Chief Information Commissioner Shoaib Siddique provided a comprehensive update on the progress of the RTI Act 2017. He emphasised the crucial role of empirical studies in assessing the influence of RTI laws on citizens’ access to information.

Utilising data-driven insights, we could fortify transparency measures and enhance citizen empowerment, Shoaib added.

Arizona University Research Fellow Aqal Sajjad emphasised the crucial role of local government, highlighting the vital function of local governance in cultivating effective and ethical leadership.

CPDI Gender Advisor Rehana Sheikh highlighted the significance of local government dialogues in creating space for women in local governance and fostering conversations with past and future representatives.

CPDI Project Manager Sarwat Jehan unveiled the visionary initiative ‘Citizens for Good Governance’ to the participants, emphasising its pivotal objectives and emphasised the transformative role that the project has played in bolstering the capacity of civil society.