Ume Laila Azhar

Ume Laila Azhar is the Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) in Pakistan. She has been an outspoken advocate for women's rights and has played a crucial role in addressing issues of gender-based violence. Following the murder of Sana Yousuf, Azhar condemned the act as a stark reminder of the ongoing patriarchal violence faced by women in the country and called for a transparent investigation into the case.