Shah De Siner

02/03/2024

This time in Lahore!
It is really important to equip our students with the critical thinking and practical skills demanded by the international market and society. We can actually make a difference in their lives by giving them a safe, creative and dignified environment. Sexual Harassment is one of the biggest issues that students are facing on campus.

I am particularly impressed with the efforts of National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), HEC Pakistan - Higher Education Commission (HEC) - that they have included 'Gender Sensitivity' and 'Sexual Harassment' in the curriculum for three weeks National Faculty Development Program (NFDP) for newly inducted faculty of Public Sector HEIs of Pakistan.

01/31/2024

One more step towards promoting pluralism and democracy. It's so good to see some organisations like HEC is serious about making the Educational Environment better.

Higher Education Commission - HEC, Pakistan - invited me to conducted Two awareness Sessions on 'Gender Sensitivity' and 'Sexual Harassment Law' for the participants of Pre-Service NFDP at HEC's Regional Office in Peshawar. The faculty will serve the public sector universities under the Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs (IPFP) programme.

The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) designed the Pre-Service NFDP as a pioneering initiative to prepare and certify recently graduated PhD holders for their teaching roles in higher education institutions. This pre-service training imparts critical techniques and skillset that will enhance their teaching practices in the future. The programme ensures a seamless transition from theoretical knowledge to practical implementation, with special emphasis on effective andragogical methods.

01/31/2024

01/11/2024

In Pakistan, we have all the diversity, cultures and uniqueness in every aspect of life; that makes us one of the most beautiful countries on this planet. As activist, every time I interact with fellow citizens with diverse backgrounds, I imagine a democracy where everything reflects a unique heartbeat. That's the power of pluralism! Let’s build a society where everyone's voice, dignity and rights matter.
I was honored to be a resource person at the National Academy of Higher Education's ( ) National Faculty Development Programme ( ) in Higher Education Commission’s Regional Office Peshawar. During my sessions, we delved into crucial topics like gender equality, legal frameworks, and strategies for creating safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feel safe and can focus on academic activities.
The participants, 22 newly inducted faculty members from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa HEIs, were incredibly engaged as we explored real-world scenarios and developed practical skills for addressing cases of sexual harassment. These discussions directly align with NDFP's goal of creating safe and dignified learning environment. As educators, we play a crucial role in shaping tomorrow's leaders, and ensuring their safety and well-being is paramount.
Let's keep this conversation going! It is important to implement sexual harassment law in letter and spirit. Thank You Mehergarh: A Center for Learning for giving me this power of activism.