
Farva Hussain
Farva Hussain, is an advocate for women's rights, breaking barriers in her rural Sheikhupura community. Growing up, girls in her community were silenced and denied the right to learn, and married off at a young age. Yet, Farva dared to dream bigger. She bravely fought against her family's resistance to secure a university spot and became the first female graduate in her family, with a master’s degree in chemistry from Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF).
Driven to empower others, she joined the Aawaz II programme, where she is now a powerful voice for women. Farwa mobilises local community members and on the rights and social inclusion of vulnerable groups particularly women. Her initiatives also include collaborating with the government departments administration for addressing GBV while bridging gaps between communities and service providers.
Saturday 1st Feb
Inclusion Matters - Awaaz II
Location: Hall 2 Aawaz II panel discussion will include community leaders and champions who led efforts to bring social change in their communities for reducing harmful practices affecting women and girls. Members of Aawaz II village forums are local volunteers from marginalised groups such as women, religious minorities, persons with disabilities and transgender persons. They often do not have opportunities to be visible and share their achievements and efforts for changing conservative customary practices. WOW Festival will be an exciting platform for community members, from different districts of KP and Punjab, for sharing their stories and experiences with urban, semi urban audience, artists and others.