Islamabad:The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) organised an art exhibition titled “Workplace Harassment -- Breaking the Silence” here Monday, bringing together artists, students, professionals and rights advocates from across the country to spark dialogue, encourage accountability and promote safer workplaces in the country.
The exhibition, themed "Workplace Harassment: Breaking the Silence", showcased over 250 remarkable entries across three categories, including handmade posters, digital art and short videos, submitted by participants who used art as a bold medium to challenge stigma, amplify survivors’ voices and call for systemic change.
The entries were evaluated by a panel of judges, including Saba Zia, Noshaba Naz and Sarah Rajper, whose expertise added immense value to the jury process. Addressing the audience, Federal Ombudsperson Fauzia Waqar emphasised the critical role of public engagement in dismantling harmful norms that enable harassment.
“Creating awareness is the first step,” she noted. “Through initiatives like this exhibition, we aim to break the silence -- together.” Fauzia said FOSPAH remained committed to advancing its mandate by strengthening awareness, accessibility and institutional mechanisms to eliminate workplace harassment.
She said the presence of people from all walks of life added prestige to the occasion, and their continued support underscored the collective commitment to advancing gender equality and workplace dignity.
Law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, who attended the event as the chief guest, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure safe and respectful workplaces, acknowledging that both strong legal frameworks and public engagement are essential for sustainable change.
