NCSW hosts consultative session on dowry

In line with the ongoing review of family laws, National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) convened the second national consultation on the Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976.

The session is part of a series of legal reform consultations, following directives from the Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Gender Mainstreaming.

The consultation was chaired by NCSW Chairperson Ume Laila Azhar and brought together key stakeholders from several ministries and divisions directly associated with the subject discussed.