Khadija Begum
Gender and Youth Specialist
Khadija has been working in the development sector for the last 18 years, and has worked with different national and international organizations, such as IWMI, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), MSP and Sungi Development Foundation, Pakistan, as Gender Specialist, Project Manager and Social Protection Coordinator.
Current projects
Latest news for Khadija Begum
Women are hit hardest when climate strikes in Pakistan
For effective climate action - inclusion, equity and empowerment are essential ...
Rising above the torrents
The gender dynamics, community strategies, and vulnerabilities in South Punjab’s hill torrent floods ...
The hidden costs of gender-blind investments in agriculture
Embedding a strong gender perspective in project planning and design is imperative to achieve substantive gender equality ...
IWMI gender researchers are helping to shape “transformative agendas” in the CGIAR Science Programs
Contributions at the CGIAR Gender Science Exchange emphasized the importance of social and environmental justice ...
In focus: Women making a difference in the world of water
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 and pursue "gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” find out how three IWMI researchers are translating those words into action ...
Latest publications by Khadija Begum
Journal Article
Empowering women in agriculture: critical role of gender-intentional investments in Pakistan
Elsevier | September, 2025
