Laraib Abid
2017 Winner
Position: Founder
Organization: Mashal
Current Location: Pakistan, Asia
MPhil Gender Studies from University of the Punjab
Additional Degrees and Certifications:
1- Health Rights, Advocacy & Communication E-Course I by Women Deliver in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, Norad (2016)
2- Project Design and Management, Grant seeking proposal Development & Completing project proposal by Women Deliver in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, Norad and Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation (2016)
3- UN Women Safe City Idea award by CIRCLE Organization (2016)
4- Digital Storyteller E-course by IREX and US State Department (2015)
Awards Received:
Award:
Young Leader
Awarding Organization:
Women Deliver
Date Awarded:
April 10, 2015
Award:
Emerging Young Women Leader
Awarding Organization:
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies
Date Awarded:
April 5, 2017
Award:
Youth Icon Award
Awarding Organization:
Youth Resource Club
Date Awarded:
August 13, 2015
“Instead of relying on words, Laraib dared to challenge the status quo of fundamentalist society & founded “MASHAL” after degree in Gender Studies. Mashal endeavours for healthier and lively world with emphasis on women’s health. She pioneered & administered, “My Rights My Voice” campaign & also represented Pakistan in Young Leader by Women Deliver
“– Hussain Anwar, Researcher at Centre for Governance and Policy
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http://nation.com.pk/blogs/15-Mar-2017/being-a-mashal-how-promoting-interfaith-h…