𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗖𝗦𝗪 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 – The National Cyber Emergency Response Team of Pakistan (National CERT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad (NCSW). This strategic collaboration aims to bolster efforts in promoting cybersecurity awareness and protection for women and children across Pakistan. The MoU was formally signed by Dr. Haider Abbas, TI (Director General, National CERT), and Ms. Ume-Laila Azhar (Chairperson, NCSW) in the presence of senior officials from both organizations.

In light of the growing challenge of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), this partnership underscores a joint commitment to ensuring that digital spaces in Pakistan are safe, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable groups. Together, National CERT and NCSW will work toward developing robust mechanisms to prevent and respond to online threats targeting women and children.

Key objectives of the MoU include collaborative cybersecurity training, awareness campaigns, research on emerging cyber threats, and the development of gender- and child-sensitive digital safety tools. The partnership will also create opportunities for youth engagement through internships, capacity-building initiatives, and policy-level advocacy to strengthen national cyber resilience.

By joining forces, National CERT and NCSW reaffirm their dedication to safeguarding digital rights and building a cyber environment where all individuals regardless of gender or age can participate securely and confidently. This partnership is a significant step toward a safer and more equitable digital future for Pakistan.