Roundtable Discussion on Combating Digital Violence Against Women and Girls: 16 Days of Activism 2025

On 9 December 2025, as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, Women in Struggle for Empowerment (WISE), the University of Management Sciences (UMT), and Speak Up with Ahsan Kamray jointly organized a roundtable discussion to address digital violence against women and girls. The session convened senior journalists, academics, policymakers, media professionals, civil society representatives, and community advocates to explore strategies for safer digital spaces.

Speakers included Mr. Sohail Warraich (Senior Journalist), Dr. Naushaba Hassan Murad (Founder, WILL), Prof. Dr. Anjum Zia (Dean, SMCS, UMT), Ms. Sam Ali Dada (Chairperson, FPCCI Committee on National Economic Policies & Reforms), Ms. Bushra Khaliq (Executive Director, WISE), Mr. Ahsan Kamray (Founder, Speak Up with Kamray), Ms. Muneeza Manzoor Butt (Women Protection Officer, Punjab), Ms. Javeria Ajmal (Podcast Host, Aik News), Mr. Sarfraz Ali (Head of Social Media, Daily Pakistan Global), Ms. Hina Salman (Morning Show Host, NEO News), Mr. Shahnawaz Khan and Ms. Dure Shahwar (Civil Society), and Mr. M. Taha (Chief Coordinator, Institutions & Organizations, Vital Group and Malka Foods).

The discussion was moderated by Dr. Aimen Khalid (UMT) and highlighted the importance of collective responsibility, awareness, ethical digital practices, and coordinated action to create safer and more inclusive online environments for women and girls.