Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) was honored to host a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a productive planning session focused on future collaborative initiatives.
The visit centered around designing impactful programs aimed at women empowerment and youth engagement, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key highlight of the upcoming collaboration is the establishment of an SDG-based Youth Think Tank at LCWU, which will serve as a dynamic platform for students to contribute ideas, lead advocacy campaigns, and develop community-based solutions.
The visit centered around designing impactful programs aimed at women empowerment and youth engagement, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key highlight of the upcoming collaboration is the establishment of an SDG-based Youth Think Tank at LCWU, which will serve as a dynamic platform for students to contribute ideas, lead advocacy campaigns, and develop community-based solutions.Prof. Dr. Uzma Quraishi, reiterated that this partnership reflects LCWU’s strong commitment to fostering inclusive growth, leadership, and innovation among young women and students. We look forward to a long-term collaboration with UNDP to amplify the voices of youth and support transformative action across our campus and beyond.
Prof. Dr. Fakhra Aziz, CoD, STEM Education Department, LCWU; Dr Uzma Ashiq Khan, Head, Gender and Development Studies, LCWU; Ms Shumaila Jamil Communications and Outreach Analyst Punjab SDGs Support Unit United Nations Development Programme, Dr. M. Aman Ullah, Project Manager, Punjab SDGs Plus Project, UNDP and Aman Tarar, Consultant, UNDP, also participated in the discussion to finalise the action plan for 2025.
Prof. Dr. Fakhra Aziz, CoD, STEM Education Department, LCWU; Dr Uzma Ashiq Khan, Head, Gender and Development Studies, LCWU; Ms Shumaila Jamil Communications and Outreach Analyst Punjab SDGs Support Unit United Nations Development Programme, Dr. M. Aman Ullah, Project Manager, Punjab SDGs Plus Project, UNDP and Aman Tarar, Consultant, UNDP, also participated in the discussion to finalise the action plan for 2025.