Profile
Omer Aftab
A business leader by heritage and a dedicated social entrepreneur by passion, wears many hats as a versatile leader. He fulfills various roles, including corporate innovator, social advocate, policy influencer, visionary thinker, governance expert, and trusted advisor. Leveraging his extensive experience, Omer drives business success through innovative strategies and visionary leadership while championing social causes and shaping policy direction.
With expertise in business planning, leadership, innovation, policy advocacy, and mentorship, Omer guides organizations towards success by establishing clear objectives, driving innovation, shaping policies, and providing strategic oversight.
Notable achievements include launching transformative projects in Pakistan, such as the Pink Ribbon National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, White Ribbon Men’s Movement to End Violence Against Women, Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the National Initiative on Youth Health and Behavior Issues.
Omer is internationally recognized for his expertise in behavior transformation and social change, with a particular focus on women’s and child rights. Breaking taboos surrounding breast cancer in Pakistan stands as a lifelong achievement.
He is honored to be the sole Pakistani professional awarded the FrontLine Golden World Award by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). Omer’s mission continues to drive impactful change and advocate for a brighter, more equitable future.
- Researches -
-2017-
Research Study on Internal Women Trafficking in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
-2017-
Desk Review on Redefining Narrative on Status of Women in Pakistan
-2013-
Toolkit for Development Workers for Involving Religious Scholars on Sensitive Issues
-2013-
Curriculum for Life Skill Based Education
-2013-
Mapping of LSBE Themes in Curriculum 2006
-2013-
Desk Review on Existing Curriculums on LSBE
-2013-
Study on Learning Needs Assessment of Youth on LSBE
-2012-
Religious Review Papers on Adolescent Health and Behavior Issues
-2008-
KAB study of media on gender
- Conferences -
14 March 2016
United Nations
Presented Oral Statement at 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
14 December 2015
Health Service Academy, Ipas, UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, Palladium
6th Annual Public Health Scientific Conference – Fragile Heath System: Issues and Challenges in Pakistan.
15 November 2014
Network of Women Shelters
Presenter at 3rd world confernce at Women Shelter, the Hague Netherlands Global
17 June 2013
The World Bank
South Asia Regional Conference, Joining Forces to Overcome VAW – Changing Social Attitude on VAW in South Asia
May 2013
AusAID, White Ribbon Australia
Presenter at 1st White Ribbon International Conference.
March 2013
Reach to recovery International
Presenter at 17th Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference
20 October 2011
BMZ, GIZ, kfw, Germany
Presenter paper on breaking taboos around LSBE at 9th International Dialogue on population and sustainabale development, education matters: Empowering young people to make Healthier choices
2010
UNICEF
Read paper on Communication Strategy to combat VAW at UNICEF Gender in Education Conference
05 February 2010
WCBCF, Canada
6th World Conference on Breast Cancer
27 January 2010
HEC, PU, Lahore
Presented paper on effects of Domestic Violence on Children at International Conference: Impact of Global Violence on Mental Health : A challenge for mental Health Professionals
23 June 2010
CIRP, London
Presented paper on issues in communicating to Muslims Women at 5th World Public Relation Conference at Festival. Public Relation Role in celebrating diversity.
- Publications -
-2018-
KAB study of media on gender
-2017-
Law Discrimination and Women In Pakistan & Where Do We Stand
-2013-
Study on Learning Needs Assessment of Youth on LSBE
-2012-
Urdu book ‘ Jahan Aurton Ke Doctor Nahen’