Meena Baber

Meena Baber is the Chief Executive Officer of the Women Empowerment Organization – an institution that advocates for social justice and women’s rights using community level development programming as an entry point to shift prevailing perceptions of women and gender equality. Her work primarily focuses on promoting women’s empowerment through community engagement in conflict-affected areas.

Throughout her career, Meena has managed approximately 70 projects on peacebuilding in conflict affected areas, particularly providing the following support in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA): capacity training on peacebuilding, psycho-social support for conflict affected populations, and providing safe zones for conflict-affected women. In addition, Meena’s work has assisted internally displaced people (IDPs) living in FATA through the provision of shelter, and support with health and livelihood options.