KPCSW and UNFPA Join Hands to Strengthen Gender Data Capacity in KP
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – September 07, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have agreed to enhance the capacity of Gender Focal Persons across government departments to improve the collection, analysis, and use of gender-related data.
This understanding was reached during a meeting between Dr Sumera Shams, Chairperson of KPCSW, and a UNFPA delegation, where they discussed in detail a proposed capacity-building programme, as stated in an official release issued on Monday.
The initiative will focus on:
- Gender indicators
- Gender tagging of data
This will empower government officers to better understand the importance of gender-disaggregated information and strengthen its systematic collection and reporting.
Dr Sumera Shams emphasized that KPCSW would lead the compilation and publication of an annual Gender Parity Report for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, providing an evidence-based assessment of the status of women and gender equality in the province.
She noted that improved gender data would support evidence-based policymaking and help government departments design more effective policies and programmes for women.
The officials stated that this initiative will also contribute to Pakistan’s reporting obligations under relevant international conventions and frameworks concerning women’s rights and gender equality.
The UNFPA delegation reaffirmed its support for KPCSW’s efforts to promote gender-responsive governance and data-driven policymaking. Both sides agreed to continue collaboration on the capacity-building programme and preparation of the Gender Parity Report.
