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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’

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