Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan
Country office directorate
Pakistan
Jamshed Kazi
Mr. Jamshed Kazi possesses over 27 years of diverse field and senior management experience in the thematic areas of gender equality, democratic governance, parliamentary processes, environmental policy, programme management, public-private partnerships, and development coordination with several UN agencies and the NGO sector based in Europe, East Africa, and South and Southeast Asia. He has previously served as UN Women's Representative to Indonesia and Liaison to ASEAN; UNDP's Director a.i. at the Oslo Governance Center in Norway; Practice Manager, Democratic Governance at UNDP Headquarters as well as Assistant Resident Representative for UNDP in Ethiopia and Lao PDR. A national of Bangladesh, Mr. Kazi holds masters degrees in Public Administration; Development Studies; and Environmental Assessment and Evaluation, respectively, from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fahmida Iqbal
Deputy Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan
Fahmida Iqbal, Deputy Country Representative at UN Women, brings over 24 years of leadership and management experience, with a strong track record in advancing gender equality and social justice. She headed the Gender and Development section at UNICEF Pakistan, where she played a pivotal role in improving outcomes for children, particularly adolescent girls and women, across development and humanitarian contexts. Her career has been defined by a sustained commitment to addressing inequalities, challenging harmful gender norms, and reducing structural barriers, with extensive experience across Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
Her work spans community-led programming, human rights advocacy, addressing violence against women and girls, maternal health, women's empowerment, peace and security, and peacebuilding. In addition to serving with organizations such as UNAIDS, the American Red Cross, CARE International, and Catholic Relief Services, she has trained over 4,500 UN peacekeepers on gender, protection, and accountability and helped establish Pakistan's first free HIV treatment centers. She holds advanced M.Phil degree in Management Sciences and M.Sc Political Studies, both awarded with highest distinction, underpinning her ability to lead diverse teams and deliver high-impact programs.