Hon'ble the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi, today welcomed Mr. Mohammad Naciri, Chief of Staff, UN Women, at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He was accompanied by Mr. Jamshed M. Kazi, Country Representative, and Ms. Fahmida Iqbal Khan, Deputy Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan.
The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and UN Women in advancing gender-responsive justice, strengthening institutional capacity, and improving access to justice, particularly for women and other vulnerable segments of society.
The Hon'ble Chief Justice briefed the delegation on the judiciary's ongoing reform agenda aimed at building a citizen-centric, technology-enabled, transparent, and efficient justice system. His Lordship highlighted the Gender-Responsive Justice Initiative (GRJI) 2026–27, under which Women Facilitation Centres are being established to provide integrated support services under one roof for women litigants and court users. The delegation was also apprised of broader reforms focused on improving accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and public confidence in the administration of justice through institutional modernization and technology-enabled service delivery. The Hon'ble Chief Justice also discussed support for the use of AI in case management for an effective justice system. The Chief of Staff, UN Women, assured support to extend technical assistance for gender responsive AI case management.
Mr. Mohammad Naciri appreciated the judiciary's commitment to advancing gender-responsive justice and welcomed the establishment of Women Facilitation Centres as a significant institutional initiative. He observed that institutional and practical barriers often discourage women from seeking legal remedies and noted that the provision of integrated support services under one roof would substantially improve women's access to justice and facilitate the effective realization of their legal rights.
Mr. Naciri reaffirmed UN Women's continued commitment to supporting Pakistan's justice sector in advancing gender-responsive reforms, strengthening institutional capacity, and expanding women's access to justice. Both sides expressed confidence that continued collaboration would further promote inclusive justice, women's empowerment, and the rule of law in line with the International Standards.
The Hon'ble Chief Justice presented a souvenir to Mr. Mohammad Naciri as a gesture of goodwill. The meeting concluded in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the shared commitment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and UN Women to strengthening cooperation in support of an inclusive, accessible, and people-centred justice system.
