Gender, Equity & Social Inclusion

As gender, equity, and social inclusion gain prominence in Pakistan, coordinated action across companies, communities, and public institutions is essential to ensure that progress is both inclusive and sustainable.

 

• Companies should promote community-centred development by designing projects that respond directly to the needs of marginalised groups and enable meaningful local participation and ownership.
• Youth empowerment and employability programmes, such as Roshan Call and Salibasti, should be expanded, with a focus on vocational and soft skills training that targets at least 80% job placement for participants.
• Businesses should strengthen transparency and accountability by regularly publishing updates on gender and social inclusion commitments through their official websites and social media platforms.
• Climate and pollution-related initiatives should integrate gender-sensitive strategies, including in projects like PepsiCo’s PET Journey, to support recycling, reduce plastic waste, and ensure women’s participation in environmental solutions.
• Partnerships among corporations, government agencies, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) should be deepened to scale initiatives that advance gender equity, youth inclusion, and environmentally sustainable development.