Muhammad Asif Noor

A researcher and journalist, Muhammad Asif Noor engages his skills to ensure that peacebuilding and diplomatic efforts are informed. He serves as Founding Director of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, an organization that seeks to build capacity for multi-stakeholder engagement of peace. Through the organization, the Nominee established the Centre for Women, Peace and Security which is designed to provide support for women leaders in Pakistan. In 2019, the centre produced the first Pakistan Women, Peace and Security Index which details evidence-based analysis of the inclusion of women in social and political arenas. An advocate for a multi-sectoral approach, Muhammad is currently establishing a Skills-Learning Centre to advance women’s economic empowerment in Pakistan. The handcrafted materials produced are to be distributed widely in Pakistan. His efforts are further supported by the research and advocacy efforts for gender equity in business and peace at a national and regional level.