# UN Women Pakistan Honours 17 Gender Equality Award Winners

> UN Women Pakistan celebrates 17 businesses and leaders advancing gender equality through the 2026 Women’s Empowerment Principles Awards.
- Title: UN Women Pakistan Honours 17 Gender Equality Award Winners
- Summary: UN Women Pakistan celebrates 17 businesses and leaders advancing gender equality through the 2026 Women’s Empowerment Principles Awards.
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- Source: Brecorder — https://brecorder.com/news/40447946/un-women-pakistan-honours-17-award-recipients-for-advancing-gender-equality
- Author: Press Release
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:33:13+00:00
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- Topics: un women pakistan, women’s empowerment principles, gender equality, business awards, pakistan, wep awards, business, money
## 2026 Pakistan WEPs Awards
UN Women Pakistan honours 17 award recipients for advancing gender equality across seven categories.
## Award Categories
The awards recognize businesses and leaders advancing gender equality in workplaces, marketplaces, and communities.
## Key Speakers
Jamshed M Kazi, UN Women Pakistan Country Representative, emphasized women’s leadership transforms business success.
## Government Support
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Minister for Local Government, linked women’s economic participation to national development.
## Business Impact
Nishat Fatima, CEO of South Air, stated empowering women strengthens organizations and drives innovation.
## Regional Recognition
National winners will compete for the 2026 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards on 1 December 2026.
## Key takeaway

UN Women Pakistan recognized 17 winners and runner-ups for advancing gender equality across seven categories in the 2026 Pakistan WEPs Awards.