Rozan

29/08/2026

Strengthening Mental Health Partnerships

Ms. Fouzia Yasmin, Director Programs at Rozan, and Ms. Meerab Lodhi, Senior Manager at Rozan, exchanged ideas for collaboration and partnership with the British Asian Trust team visiting from the UK.

The meaningful discussion focused on mental health and psychosocial well-being, exploring opportunities to strengthen joint efforts and better support communities across Pakistan.

Together, we can advance stronger and more inclusive approaches to mental health and well-being.

28/08/2026

Mehru’s story is a survivor’s journey, and a powerful reminder that gender-based violence does not end with the incident. Its impact can continue to leave its mark on the lives of survivors, their families and communities.

For Rozan, this story carries an additional meaning. Mehru was once a Rozan volunteer, making her journey a small but deeply meaningful part of Rozan’s own journey.

For over three decades, Rozan has worked to build awareness around violence, strengthen support systems and create safer, more responsive environments for those affected by violence.

This episode brings to life something that is at the heart of this work: when someone experiences violence, healing requires more than addressing the immediate harm. Survivors need safety, understanding and emotional support, while families and communities need the knowledge and strength to stand beside them.

Stories like Mehru’s also remind us why prevention, awareness and community support matter. Creating a society where survivors are protected, heard and supported is a collective responsibility.

This is why Rozan’s work matters, not only in responding to violence, but in working towards a society where safer relationships, informed communities and supportive families can help prevent violence and enable survivors to heal.

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24/08/2026

📱⚠️ When Technology Harms — Are We Really Safe Online?

Join us for a critical conversation on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) exploring the risks, prevention, and how we can respond.

🗓 27 August 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
🎙 Hosted by Rozan

🔍 Know the risks. Protect yourself. Speak up.
📲 Scan the QR code and register now!

24/08/2026

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22/08/2026

🚍 Safer journeys begin with safer systems.

The three-day Capacity Building Training for KMP–SMTA PIU Staff has been successfully conducted and concluded, focusing on strengthening knowledge and practical skills to promote safer, more inclusive transport and workplace environments along the Yellow Line BRTS Corridor.

Over the three days, participants engaged on:

🔹 Preventing and mitigating SEA/SH and GBV risks

🔹 Recognizing risks and responding appropriately

🔹 Strengthening the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

🔹 Ensuring complaints are handled with confidentiality, sensitivity, fairness and accountability

Through case studies, role-plays, group discussions and hands-on activities, participants connected learning with real-world situations and practiced appropriate responses.

🌱 The training has strengthened a shared commitment to safety, dignity, respect and accountability, supporting safer and more inclusive spaces for commuters, colleagues and communities along the Yellow Line BRTS Corridor.

💬 What is one action you think can make public transport and workplaces safer and more inclusive for everyone?

19/08/2026

Building on our long-standing association with Vision Pakistan, Rozan has launched a new series of interactive sessions for students focusing on self-awareness, healthy and positive relationships, gender equality, and the prevention of violence.

The group consists of boys and young men from different parts of Pakistan who, for various reasons, were unable to continue their formal education. They join Vision Pakistan (VPT) for a one-year tailoring programme, which provides them with an alternative pathway to skills development, sustainable livelihoods, and greater self-reliance.

Rozan’s sessions provide a safe and supportive space where these young people can openly reflect, learn, share their perspectives, and develop the understanding and confidence needed to contribute to positive change within their families and communities.

We deeply value our continued connection with Vision Pakistan and look forward to empowering more young people through this meaningful collaboration.

17/08/2026

🌸 Awareness. Support. Empowerment. Together, we can make a difference.

What does breast cancer awareness mean to you?

For us, it means knowledge, early action, support, and timely care. 💗

Recently, Rozan held a Breast Cancer Awareness Session in Kuri Community, Islamabad, creating a safe and welcoming space for women to learn, ask questions, and talk openly about their health.

🩷 Early detection matters.
🩷 Knowing your body matters.
🩷 Seeking medical advice on time matters.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Shazia Asad, one of Rozan’s long-standing volunteers, for conducting these sessions voluntarily with such dedication and compassion. We also appreciate all the volunteers and community members who helped make this initiative possible.

For years, Rozan has worked in Kuri to promote awareness, resilience, women’s empowerment, and healthier families.

💬 Let’s start a conversation:

What is ONE thing you think every woman should know about their health?

Share your thoughts in the comments. Your voice could help someone else take an important step toward better health. 🌷

17/08/2026

Rozan participated in a 4-day Training of Trainers on GBV Case Management: Responding to Child Marriage and the Needs of Married Girls, organised by UNFPA Pakistan and Group Development Pakistan under the FCDO-supported Aawaz-II Programme.

The training brought together 31 frontline workers from child protection and gender-based violence service providers, CSOs, INGOs and UN agencies from across Pakistan.

The sessions focused on strengthening coordinated GBV and child protection case management practices and building the capacities of frontline workers to respond effectively to child marriage and the needs of married girls.

Ms. Noureen Bano Lehri, Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad, distributed training completion certificates among the participants. In her closing remarks, she appreciated the participants for their dedication and recognised the vital work being carried out across Pakistan to strengthen capacities for responding to child marriage and supporting the needs of married girls.

Rozan values opportunities that strengthen knowledge, coordination, and practical capacity among those working to protect women and girls and promote safer, more responsive communities.

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

🧠 Are Gen Z Really “Too Sensitive”?

"Hamare zamane mein bhi mushkilaat hoti thin, lekin hum kisi ko nahi batate thay."

"Aaj kal ke bachay har baat ko mental health bana dete hain."

"Gen Z can't handle criticism anymore."

We've all heard statements like these. But what happens when we put them on trial? ⚖️

As part of our interactive mental health session to celebrate international youth day, participants took part in “The Courtroom of Thoughts” an activity designed to challenge common mental health stigmas and encourage critical reflection.

One of the cases placed before the jury was:

“Gen Z is emotionally weaker because they openly talk about their feelings and struggle with criticism.”

Participants stepped into the roles of Judge, Prosecutor, Defence Lawyer, and Jury, exploring an important question:

Is expressing emotions a sign of weakness or could it be a sign of emotional awareness?

The discussion went beyond simply deciding whether the statement was “right” or “wrong.” Participants explored the difference between emotional regulation and emotional suppression, how generational experiences shape our understanding of mental health, and how stigma can influence the way we respond to people experiencing emotional difficulties.

💭 The verdict?

Perhaps the real problem isn't that one generation is “too sensitive.”

Perhaps we need to ask:

Are we judging people for expressing emotions simply because previous generations were taught to hide them?

The interactive session also explored supportive communication, empathy, and active listening through engaging and experiential activities.

Because mental health conversations shouldn't be about deciding who is strong enough.

They should be about creating spaces where people can understand, support, and listen to one another. 💙

Let's challenge the stigma not the person.

# InternationalYouthDay