Executive
Board

Farwa Ashraf

(Board Chair)

Farwa holds a Master's degree in International Development from King's College London, complemented by over eight years of distinguished experience in Strategic Management. Throughout her career, she has autonomously led teams on diverse development projects for esteemed institutions including the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, and Government of Pakistan. Renowned as an authority in capacity building, Faiqa seamlessly navigates the complexities of policy formulation and project execution, collaborating closely with stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Beyond her professional achievements, Faiqa's activism extends to active participation in women's spaces, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing gender equality and social justice in Pakistan. As Board Chair, Farwa will serve as a visionary for Gender Rights Watch, providing strategic direction and oversight to propel our mission forward.

Farwa Qureshi

Farwa Qureshi is a courageous KhawajSira and human rights advocate from Pakistan, boldly pioneering the path towards equality and justice. With steadfast commitment, Farwa stands as a beacon for transgender rights and education, fearlessly challenging societal norms. As a dedicated community representative for Pakistan Baitulmaal, she amplifies the voices of the marginalized, ensuring their stories are heard. Leveraging her influential position as a government employee, Farwa drives conversations on inclusivity and equality through her impactful media presence, both locally and globally. Proudly serving as a community representative board member of GRW, Farwa embodies us to help achieve our mission.

Sana Zaman Butt

Sana Zaman Butt is a Fulbright Scholar pursuing an MPA at Columbia University SIPA, specializing in Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy, with a focus on Gender & Public Policy and Data Analytics. She serves as co-president of SIPA’s Human Rights Working Group and is a board member of Gender Rights Watch. Previously, she worked with the European Union at the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on politico-legal protections and authored a fact-finding report on rights advocacy in Sindh. Passionate about data analytics, Sana aims to work with development organizations to integrate gender equity into policy frameworks and run a gender-focused social support enterprise in Pakistan.