Ms. Faiza is an Expert in the Human and Social Sciences sector and the Head of the Human Development and Social Empowerment Division within the SHS Sector at ICESCO. Her work focuses on youth development, women’s empowerment, social development, humanitarian response, and sports for social impact agendas.
A lawyer by training and a former ICESCO Youth Peace Ambassador, Ms. Faiza holds expertise in safeguarding children, young adults, and people with disabilities, mental health, and well-being. Her work profile at ICESCO is to oversee and implement diverse projects and initiatives on inclusive health and well-being, child protection, gender-based violence, community resilience, and sports as a tool for social development.
Ms. Faiza previously served as a member of the Youth 2030 High-Level Steering Committee of the Office of the UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth and the Commonwealth Youth Council executive. She also has extensive experience in sports governance and pioneered child safeguarding in South Asian football.