Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) in collaboration with the U.S. Mission in Pakistan, alumni community and sectoral experts has initiated a virtual series of sessions titled ‘PUAN Talks’ by keeping in view the interests of wider audiences. Under its series of #PUANTalks, PUAN conducted a virtual session titled, “Addressing Gender-Based Violence Through Sports in Pakistan” on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 04:00 PM via Facebook live.
Panelists for the session included:
● Samreen Khan, Founder at Girls Cycling Squad, PUAN Islamabad Chapter
● Rukhsar Shahid, International Footballer, AFC ‘C’ License Football Coach, PUAN Karachi Chapter
● Iqra Rehman, Secretary Coordination at Absar Welfare Foundation, PUAN KP Chapter
The session was moderated by:
● Sana Mahmud, Fulbright alumna, Project Officer at Right To Play in Pakistan, PUAN Islamabad Chapter.
Watch out the video to explore what the ladies-only panel had got to say who shared their aspiring stories and suggestions for addressing the critical issue of gender-based violence in Pakistan.