Centre of Excellence for Women's Studies (CEWS)
Centre of Excellence for Women's Studies
Established as a project in 1989 by the Ministry of Women Development, Government of Pakistan, CEWS launched the first M.A. in Women's Studies in Pakistan in 1996 at the University of Karachi. It introduced an M.Phil./Ph.D. program in 2002, a BS (Hons.) four-year program from 2007, and an M.A. Evening program from 2010.
- M.A. / BS (Hons.) in Women's Studies
- M.Phil. & Ph.D. Research
- Evening Program
- Policy & Development Research
About the Centre
- Director: Prof. Dr. Asma Manzoor
- Established: 1989
- First M.A. in Women's Studies in Pakistan (1996)
Career Opportunities
- Graduates work across NGOs, international welfare organizations, government and semi-government bodies, and research organizations including the Ministry of Women Development, Aurat Foundation, WWF and PILER.
Mission
- 01Generates a functional knowledge base identifying under-used and neglected human resources for national growth.
- 02Offers innovative courses, seminars and research aimed at women's development.
- 03Graduates are employed as cooperative teachers and research associates at the Centre.
Contact & Leadership
- Director: Prof. Dr. Asma Manzoor
- Institute: Centre of Excellence for Women's Studies, University of Karachi
- General enquiries: Contact the University
A National Resource
For over two decades CEWS has drawn students from across Pakistan, building a functional knowledge base on gender and development that continues to shape research and policy nationally.
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