International WASH & MHM Expo-Conference 2025: Second Day Focuses on Research, Advocacy, and Inclusive WASH Initiatives

On November 13, the second day of the International WASH & MHM Expo-Conference 2025, organized by the Department of Gender & Development Studies, LCWU and WaterAid Pakistan, started with a keynote by Mr. Augusto (Educator, Counsellor, Country Advisor), followed by Ms. Raheema Panhwar (Gender Advisor, WaterAid Pakistan). A panel on “Empowering Communities through Partnerships” featured Mr. Iftikhar Mubarak (Search for Justice), Dr. Sadia Salaar (Khawaja Sira Society), Mr. Samson Salamat (Centre for Human Rights Education), Dr. Bisma Imran (WaterAid Pakistan), and Ms. Saeeda Diep (Institute for Peace & Secular Studies). Scientific sessions on MHM, WASH Advocacy, and Climate Adaptability were chaired by Dr. Sarah Shahed (FCCU), Ms. Neelam Hussain (Simorgh), Dr. Ra’ana Malik & Dr. Nayab Javed (Punjab University), Mr. Khalid Mahmood (Muslim Hands), Dr. Iram Rubab (UHE), and Mr. Omer Aftab (Pink Ribbon). emphasizing research and inclusive, gender-responsive WASH initiatives.