Laila Naseeb emerged as a strong force in disability advocacy in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. Living with a disability, she knew firsthand how underrepresented women with disabilities are, especially in remote regions like hers. She began working at a community level, where she gathered support through the Karakoram Disability Forum. As their Women’s General Secretary, she started leading initiatives focused on community participation. In 2023, she was appointed as the Provincial Coordinator (Gilgit) for NFWWD and now focuses her advocacy efforts on national forums. Her work reflects the NFWWD’s dedication to intersectional inclusion.

key achievements

• Recognized by UN Pakistan as “an inspiring role model” on IDPD 2023
• General Secretary of KDF

Area of focus

• Organizing leadership trainings in remote areas, where travel alone is a barrier, and where no formal resources for women with disabilities previously existed.
• Advocating for gender-sensitive and region-specific disability policy, tailored to the region of Gilgit- Baltistan