Federal Ombudsperson-Protection Against Harassment

Dedicated to all fathers and Fathers-To-Be! A landmark move by #FOSPAH: a father denied paternity leave has now been granted one month’s paid leave, while the organisation faces a PKR 5 million fine for discrimination. #FOSPAH #PaternityLeave

In a significant institutional engagement, Federal Ombudsperson Ms. Fauzia Viqar met with Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar for strategic discussion on proposed legal amendments to the Act 2010, with both sides exploring ways to strengthen its implementation & broaden its impact.

Report to FOSPAH Helpline: 03444367367 #FOSPAH

Public Notice | Important Update” / “اہم عوامی اطلاع

#FOSPAH welcomes the #IHC judgment by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani recognising women’s non-financial contributions in matrimonial property, long advocated by Ombudsperson Fauzia Viqar through PCSW & the @UN to the #CEDAW Committee, reinforcing equitable legal frameworks.

FOSPAH marked #IWD at GIZ, Islamabad with Honourable ombudsperson, Ms. Fauzia Viqar, focusing on legal awareness and safe workplaces. #FOSPAH #GIZ

FOSPAH had the pleasure of hosting UNDP’s Country Representative, Mr. Samuel Rizk at FOSPAH head office. In a meeting Federal Ombudsperson Ms. Fauzia Viqar briefed him on FOSPAH’s mandate and its role in safeguarding workplace dignity,. #FOSPAH

Federal Ombudsperson Ms. Fauzia Viqar hosted a significant meeting with a delegation from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). Reaffirming her resolve, Ms. Viqar emphasized the elimination of harassment and the preservation of workplace dignity. #FOSPAH

FOSPAH's Karachi office marked International Women’s Day at a special event organized by Inner Wheel Karachi North (District 327) of the Rotary Club, hosted at JS Academy for the Deaf. #FOSPAH

📢 Important Announcement FOSPAH will remain closed on Friday, March 13, 2026. All Property-related cases will now be taken up on Monday, March 16, 2026. The revised hearing dates will be communicated to the concerned parties in due course. #FOSPAH

📢 Important Announcement FOSPAH will remain closed on Friday, March 13, 2026. All harassment cases scheduled for hearing on this date will be rescheduled for the following week. The revised hearing dates will be communicated to the concerned parties in due course. #FOSPAH

Women’s Day is not confined to a single date on the calendar, it is lived every day, in every space where women strive for dignity, equality, and respect. #WomensDayEveryDay #FOSPAH

Harassment is not just an individual ordeal; it is a societal wound that weakens trust. At Bahria University Islamabad, Law Officer Mohsin Sheikh carried this message forward in an awareness session, stressing that students must recognize their vulnerabilities & their rights.

In every society, the measure of justice is seen in how women’s dignity is protected and upheld. From this conviction, FOSPAH joined the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026. #FOSPAH

اپنے ہفتہ بھر کے ادارہ جاتی روابط کے دوران وفاقی محتسب خاتون محترمہ فوزیہ وقار نے بینکنگ محتسب جناب سراج الدین عزیز سے ملاقات کی، دونوں دفاتر نے اس امر پر زور دیا کہ مشترکہ ہم آہنگی محتسب اداروں کے کردار کو مزید مؤثر اور عوامی اعتماد کو مضبوط بنانے میں کلیدی حیثیت رکھتی ہے۔

As part of her week‑long series of institutional engagements, Federal Ombudsperson Ms. Fauzia Viqar held a meeting with Federal Insurance Ombudsman Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah, to reinforce the shared vision of responsive governance and institutional synergy.

On International Women’s Day, a message from the Honourable Ms. Fauzia Viqar, Ombudsperson, FOSPAH. #FOSPAH #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

The bill is due: dignity & justice must be the standard. This International Women’s Day, FOSPAH exposes the hidden cost of toxic workplace cultures. A safe workplace is a legal right, yet the #Total for gender injustice remains far too high. Clear the #debt now! #FOSPAH