#Male Heroes

Salman Sufi

Director general of strategic reforms unit

Drafted Punjab protection of Women Against Violence Act, which is the first of its kind in Pakistan

Established South Asia’s first Violence against Women Center, a one stop justice center for female survivors of violence

Started Pakistan’s first women’s mobility drive that’s called Women on Wheels.

Why is diversity important to you?

Diversity is the cornerstone of development in any country or society. Alienation of a gender not only deprives them of their basic rights but also prevents overall development of that society. It is important to look at diversity as a tool of empowerment of humanity and not just a particular gender.

As an elected #malehero, what is your advice for other men?

My advice to men will be to look at women’s rights as human rights and to not paint them as a gender battle. Empowerment of women will empower the fabric of society that we all need to survive and make this world into a sustainable place for our future generations. Encourage and promote women and end the mindset that only allows you to see them in specific roles of a wife, girlfriend, sister, and mother.