2.  Established in 1989 by the Ministry of Women Development in the five
public Universities across Pakistan as “Centre of Excellence in Women’ s
Studies”.
 The Project was part of the overall commitments of the government to
raise women’s status in the country. These Centre were an initial step
towards the efforts made in Pakistan to conduct research and gather
information on the condition and problems of women.
 The Centre of Excellence in Women’s Studies at the University of the
Punjab became operative in June 1997.
 In less than 3 years, the CEWS did substantial research work and worked
hard in developing Scheme of Studies, Statues, Rules and Regulations for
starting M.A Women’s Studies
 In 2001, the CEWS was transformed into regular department of the
University.

3.  Provide and promote facilities for advanced study and research in
Women/Gender Studies.
 Provide trained personnel for various department/organizations
working for the development and emancipation of women, and also to
increase their employment in such institutions.
 Develop a body of knowledge in women/gender studies so as to sensitize
various quarters of the society about gender issues, the expected and
ideal roles of women in society.
 Facilitate the development of interdisciplinary scholarship related to
women.
 Provide support services to women by offering continuing education
programs/certificates and degrees.
 Establish a Library and Resource Centre with a good collection of books,
journals and other materials.
 Conduct research on women related issues, publish and disseminate the
results of such research.

4. Master’s Degree programme “Master, of Arts in Gender Studies”
 In the morning as regular program
 In the afternoon on self-supporting basis
Duration 2 years
Teaching System Semester System
Session begins October
Admission Criteria B.A/B.Sc.
Seats 54

5. M.Phil leading to Ph.D in Gender Studies
Duration 4 years
Teaching system Semester System
Session begins October
Admission criteria M.A. in Social Science( Pref.
to M.A in Women/Gender Studies)
Seats 15

6.  Introduce “Introduction to Gender Studies” as course in Institute of
Communication Studies, Sociology, Social Work , Institute of Education
and Research and Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences.
 Discussions with more Departments/ Institutes under process.
 Act as a Resource Centre on Gender Studies for faculty and students
within and outside the university.
 Organized various study circles, and discussions with academia on
women/gender related issues.
 Developing “Gender Policy” for the university.
 Introduced Women’s Studies at the Bachelors level in all the affiliated
colleges with Punjab University.

7. Providing Trained Professionals
 The Department of Gender Studies is working to part gender knowledge,
expertise and awareness by developing a cadre of professionals (gender
specialists). These young professionals, entering the practical field,
effectively utilize their skills, knowledge and expertise and positively
contribute towards achieving the goal of gender equality in all sectors.
The students are working in GRAP, SMEDA, Lahore College Women
University (6/6 Lectures), Fatima Jinnah Women University, Govt. Degree
College Fatima Jinnah Chuna Mandi, Lahore(3/3 Lectures).
 The students of this department make up a significant human
resource/manpower whose skills are being used & explored for various
purposes ranging from research work, data collection, data analysis to
implementation, monitoring & evaluation developmental projects &
programmes. The students are working in various multinational
organization like UNICEF, ActionAid, Aurat Foundation, Simorgh, CCHD
and many other

8.  Publish a bi-annual journal “Journal of Gender and
Development”. Invites papers from both National
and International researchers.
 This deptt has created a significant body of
knowledge on gender and development issues in the
from of student's thesis.
 A library equipped with at least 2000 books on
different issues and topics related to gender Studies

9.  The department has conducted several workshops and organized
National and International seminars/conferences.
Some of which are listed below:
 Developed Training Module for the Gender Justice Through Musalihat
Anjuman Project in collaboration with UNDP and Ministry of Local
Bodies, Govt. of Punjab. Also conducted ToTs (2008).
 Panal Discussion on “Political role of women in Pakistan”, with
University academia and Female Parliamentarians, Punjab Assembly
(2008).
 International Conference on “Role of Women in Social Transformation”.
Speakers were invited form America, Germany, Iran, Bangladesh, and
Afghanistan. Speakers from all over the Pakistan also participated
(2007).
 Seminar on “Women Rights on Human Rights”.
 Seminar on “Women Empowerment in the new Millennium”

10.  The Department has a strong liaison with
Directorate of Women Development, (Punjab)
Ministry of Social Welfare & Women Development
(Punjab) and various other Multi-National and
National organizations.
 The students are regularly placed as part of
internship programme in these organization.
 Study Circles are regularly arranged in various
NGOs.

11.  The Department started its regular functioning in
2001 with minimal funding and bare minimum
loaned accommodation.
 Consistent commitment and devotion overcome the
resource constraints.
 Recently, the department has shifted to its own
independent building. However, faces the challenge
of providing basic fix and fixture in the building.

12.  The subject is new with no faculty with specified training in
the subject. Considering the inter-disciplinary nature of the
subject we benefited from highly trained professionals and
practitioners in relevant fields. We still face the shortage of
qualified staff. Efforts are underway to contact and invite
professionals from other countries for durations
convenient to them. Three faculty members of the
department have enrolled in Ph.D. programme.
 The subject is not only nascent in Pakistan, it is in its
infancy even in the developed world. Books and literature is
scanty. Moreover, the titles given in publishers’ catalogues
are not available in Pakistan and book sellers show
reluctance to import because of comparatively higher cost
for lesser number of books. We try to explore other sources
to identify and purchase material. But we still face the
shortage of print material.