Sadia

Sadia Sadia Nationality: Pakistani Date of birth: 09/11/1997 Gender: Female  Phone number: (-  Email address:- Home: Islamabad (Pakistan) ABOUT ME Lawyer and proponent of democracy, passionately contributing my legal expertise to the Senate of Pakistan involved in a European Project. WORK EXPERIENCE Long term Junior Non Keyexpert- Young Parliamentary Associate GIZ at Senate of Pakistan [ 01/2023 – 12/2023 ] City: Islamabad Country: Pakistan • Conducted research for the assigned Committee and department priorities, including legal analysis of legislative tools. • Drafted comprehensive reports, minutes, briefings, and press releases, demonstrating proficiency in legislative drafting. • Provided crucial support to the Legislative Drafting Unit, contributing to proceedings such as Bills, Resolutions, Questions, Motions, Calling Attention Notices, and Adjournment Motions. • Facilitated the organization of committee meetings, participating in Senate sessions and assigned committee meetings. • Demonstrated note-taking skills during meetings and sessions. • Played a key role in communications and coordination with international and local Non-Governmental Organizations. • Conducted data entry and analysis relevant to focus areas. • Supported the Senate Secretariat and GIZ in organizing national seminars and conferences on critical issues, including Education, Climate Change, Women, Children, Minorities, and Human Rights. • Completed capacity-building trainings at the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentarian Services (PIPS). Legal Research Associate National Assembly and Mantaq centre for Research and clinic [ 05/2022 – 09/2022 ] City: Islamabad Country: Pakistan • Conducted legal research and analysis on topics determined by the Parliamentary Advisory Group under the overall supervision of the Speaker of the National Assembly. • Regularly participated as an observer in the working of the Speaker Chamber, proceedings of the National Assembly Legislative Drafting Unit, and House Committees. • Supported the National Assembly Secretariat in the passage of Resolutions, providing assistance in legislative research behind Bills and preparing legal briefs. • Received training and lectures on the Constitution. • Attended workshops on "An Introduction to International Human Rights Treaties and Pakistan’s Commitments" • Volunteered in the Inter-Parliamentary Union for Democracy for Everyone, specifically during the Regional Seminar for the Asia Pacific Region Parliaments on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, organized in the National Assembly. • Supported the National Assembly on the 75th Diamond Jubilee Convention of Women Parliamentarians, Minorities, Young Children, and Parliamentarians at the National Assembly Hall, demonstrating involvement in significant events. 1/4 Advocate ABZ Law firm, Al-Qadir Law Associate firm and Legal Assistant Zone. [ 2021 – 2022 ] City: Islamabad Country: Pakistan • • • • • Assist Senior Lawyers in managing files, litigation and coordinate relations with clients Case-law Research, summarising legal judgements; Drafting Pleadings; Pro bono legal services to the consultants; Appearing in the Courts on behalf of Senior Counsels; EDUCATION AND TRAINING LLB International Islamic University, Islamabad [ 2018 – 2021 ] City: Islamabad Country: Pakistan Website: https://www.iiu.edu.pk/ Bachelor of Science University of Sindh [ 2016 – 2018 ] City: Islamabad Country: Pakistan Website: https://usindh.edu.pk/ Training on Constitutional History, legal research and legislative Drafting Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services and National Assembly of Pakistan [ 16/05/2022 – 31/05/2022 ] City: Islamabad Country: Pakistan Website: https://www.pips.gov.pk/ Training on Young Parliamentary Associate Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services [ 23/01/2023 – 03/02/2023 ] City: Islamabad Country: Pakistan Website: https://www.pips.gov.pk/ LANGUAGE SKILLS Mother tongue(s): Sindhi Other language(s): Urdu English LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING C1 LISTENING C1 READING C1 WRITING C2 SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C1 SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C2 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user DIGITAL SKILLS microsoft word / excel / powerpoint / google drive 2/4 NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS Sindh Bar Council and Karachi Bar Association [ Karachi, 01/08/2021 – Current ] CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS National Meet on Sustainable Development Goals 2023 [ Islamabad, 03/08/2023 ] Assisted the National Assembly of Pakistan, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS), and Mustehkam Parlimaan on an event of National Meet on Sustainable Development Goals 2023 "From Global Goals to Local Impacts: Empowering Local Government for SDGs Success" National seminar on education jointly organized by the Education Parliamentarians Caucus (EPC), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS). [ Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services, 20/07/2023 ] Organized and ushered an Education seminar, ensuring a welcoming and pleasant experience for guests. Link: https://senate.gov.pk/en/news_content.php?id=5033 The Golden Jubilee Celeberation of the Senate [ Senate of Pakistan, Islamabad, 14/03/2023 – 17/03/2023 ] Assisted the Senate, Secretariat in the event of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Senate of Pakistan. Link: https://senate.gov.pk/en/news_content.php?id=4841 Inter-Parliamentary Union for Democracy for Everyone, Regional Seminar for the Asia Pacific Region Parliaments [ National Assembly of Pakistan, Islamabad, 13/09/2022 – 14/09/2022 ] Worked as a volunteer in Inter-Parliamentary Union for Democracy for Everyone, Regional Seminar for the Asia Pacific Region Parliaments on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Link: https://www.ipu.org/event/third-regional-seminar-parliaments-asia-pacific-region-achieving-sustainabledevelopment-goals-sdgs Conference on International Human Rights Treaties and Pakistan’s Commitments [ Serena Hotel ,Islamabad ] Attended workshop on An Introduction to International Human Rights Treaties and Pakistan’s Commitments arranged for the Honourable Parliamentarians, Parliamentary Officers, and Research Associates arranged by Mustehkam Parlimaan and TADVEEN team. 75th Diamond Jubillee Convention [ National Assembly, Islamabad., 10/08/2022 – 14/08/2022 ] Assisted National Assembly on the 75th Diamond Jubilee Convention of Women Parliamentarians, Minorities, Young Children, and the Parliamentarian at the National Assembly. Link: https://na.gov.pk/en/pressrelease_detail.php?id=4897 VOLUNTEERING Sakhija Foundation [ Sindh, 01/2022 – 2022 ] Supported flood victims with essential supplies, alleviating suffering and ensuring necessary assistance. 3/4 Link: https://www.sakhijafoundation.org/ Reformists Social Welfare Organization [ Sindh, 2022 ] Social Organizer under Flood Emergency Project Volunteer [ Islamabad, 2022 ] Volunteer work with legal Advisor of the US Embassy in 2nd National Women Judges Summit, Role of Women and their participation in Judiciary in Pakistan CERTIFICATE Parliamentary Actions on Climate Change in Small Jurisdictions [ 08/12/2023 ] Awarded by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Effective Women's Parliamentary Caucuses [ 07/12/2023 ] Awarded by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Legislative Process [ 07/12/2023 ] Awarded by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association HONOURS AND AWARDS Guest Speaker Honour in Women's Conference on Fair Participation of Women Leaders in Elections Human Rights Council of Pakistan [ 03/11/2023 ] Islamabad 4/4