Nabila Feroz Bhatti

Nabila Feroz Bhatti
Born1967 (age 58–59)
Sargodha, Pakistan
EducationMasters, St. Cloud State University (USA)
Masters, University of Sindh
Masters, University of the Punjab (Pakistan)
OccupationsHuman rights activist
Columnist
Trainer
RelativesRubina Feroze Bhatti (sister)

Nabila Feroz Bhatti (Urdu: نبیلہ فیروز بھٹی; born 1967) is a Pakistani human rights defender, educationalist, researcher, trainer, and columnist. She has worked with civil society organizations and advocacy networks in Pakistan for over three decades. Her writings focus on human rights and social justice, mainly for marginalized groups.[1] She has been published internationally[2] in several different languages[3]

She is a member of the Working Group on Minorities,[4] established by the National Commission on the Rights of the Child,[5] and serves on the National Council of the Peoples Commission for Minorities' Rights.[6][7] Previously, she was a member of the Executive Body of the Child Rights Movement (CRM) in Punjab.[8] [9]

Early life and education

Bhatti is one of four siblings and was born and raised in a Catholic family in Sargodha, Pakistan. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986, and a Master's Degree in Economics in 1989 from the University of the Punjab. In 2002, she completed a Master's degree in Rural Development from the University of Sindh. In 2011, she earned a Master's degree in social justice from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, United States of America.[10]

Career

Bhatti has worked as a consultant and facilitator on issues related to the education and rights of women and minorities.[11][12][13][14] Her professional engagements include collaboration with national civil society organizations such as Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, National Commission for Justice and Peace, Minorities Rights Commission, Centre for Social Justice, Sanjog, and other advocacy networks. [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] From 2016 to 2021, she served on the Executive Body of the Child Rights Movement (CRM), Punjab, contributing to policy advocacy and capacity-building initiatives focused on child protection and juvenile justice.[20] [21]

She has worked closely with members of the judiciary, lawyers, police officials, prison and probation officers, and facilitated capacity-building and sensitization sessions on juvenile justice and child rights. She has also engaged directly with children through children's clubs and Children's Literature Festivals,[22] where she addressed issues affecting marginalized children and vulnerable youth.[23]

She has been involved in several national-level advocacy initiatives, including the Movement for Removal of the Religion Column from National Identity Card (1992). She has advocated for women's rights, partaking in the Aurat March[24] and the Movement for the Restoration of Equal Franchise for Minorities (1999–2001) in Pakistan.[25] She also participated in advocacy for the enactment related to the establishment of the National Commission for Minorities Rights (2023–2025).[26][27][28][29] She has represented Pakistani civil society at international forums, speaking on issues[28] related to human rights and social justice.[30]

Publications and media engagement

She has written numerous articles and blogs focusing on the rights of children, religious minorities, women, and labourers.[31] Her work has appeared in leading print and digital media outlets, including Dawn,[32] The Express Tribune,[33] The Friday Times,[34] Hum Sub,[35] Naya Daur,[36][37] and Dünya News.[38] Her article on Pople Leo's encyclical regarding use of artificial intelligence was published in a journal.[39]

She regularly appears in press[40][41] conferences[42][43] and media forums[44][28][45] as a human rights professional. She contributed as an expert to the Sakhi Saheli series about women's rights issues aired on PAK7 TV.[46] She is also associated with the Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights, where she advocates for the protection and rights of violence survivors in the media industry.[47][48][49][50][51]

Personal life

Bhatti and her husband have two children. She is Catholic.[52]

Awards and honours

Bhatti has received multiple awards and recognitions for her contribution to human rights and social justice, including:

  • A profile in The Female Factor (2025), a publication highlighting stories of ten Christian women leaders, published by Life for the Guardians Foundation, Hawkinson Newsletter, and St. Cloud State University Chronicle, following her selection as a recipient of the Jacobson Scholar.
  • Social Responsibility Activism Award, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA
  • 2010 Jacobson Peace & Justice Scholarship,[52][53] Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation, Minnesota, USA
  • P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship, United States
  • Her publication on Education vs. Fanatic Literacy was placed in the Library of Congress,[54] United States

References

  1. ↑ "Nabila Feroz | Author". Common Dreams. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  2. ↑ Bhatti, Nabila Feroz. "Pakistan's child brides". Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "حکومت کے دعوے اور بچوں کی حالتِ زار: نبیلہ فیروز بھٹی". Tadeeb. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Mirre, Christine (6 August 2025). "Pakistan: Minority children 'face high levels of discrimination'". Human Rights Without Frontiers. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "لبوں پر انگلیاں رکھوں تو آنکھیں بین کرتی ہیں". thewhiteposts.com. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Stalled legislation on outlawing forced conversions termed regression of democracy". The Nation. 17 October 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Members". Centre for Social Justice Pakistan. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Nabila Feroz Bhatti". NayaDaur. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Minority children in Pakistan 'face high levels of discrimination'- UCA News". ucanews.com. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "2010 Hawkinson Scholarships" (PDF). Hawkinson Foundation, Annual Report.
  11. ↑ Bhatti, Nabila Feroz (30 October 2022). "Human rights: Marginalised by education". Dawn. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  12. ↑ Glover, Cealy (17 November 2011). "College hosts panel on empowerment of Muslim women" (PDF). The Observer. Vol. 45, no. 56. University of Notre Dame. p. 5.
  13. ↑ Tahir, Nabil (27 April 2025). "A curriculum of exclusion". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  14. ↑ Tahir, Nabil (5 October 2025). "Futures snatched by force of faith". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  15. ↑ "Press Conference Coverage". Daily Time Newspaper. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  16. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (12 July 2024). "Private members' bill on minorities' body opposed". Dawn. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "PCMR protests stalled legislation on outlawing forced conversions". The News International. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  18. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (17 September 2025). "Moot marks end of HRCP's rights project with EU". Dawn. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  19. ↑ "Non-consideration of Prohibition of Forced Conversion Act 2021 condemned". The Nation. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "Nabila Feroz Bhatti". NayaDaur. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  21. ↑ "Activists condemn attack on women's march in Pakistan- UCA News". ucanews.com. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  22. ↑ "Children's Literature Festival CLF - Lahore 2019". pakistanlearningfestival.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  23. ↑ Tahir, Nabil (7 June 2025). "The age of consent & the borders of belief". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  24. ↑ Bhatti, Nabila Feroz (11 February 2025). "Why Aurat March is in February?". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  25. ↑ "Aurat March: To Spotlight Overlooked History And Determination Of Today". The Friday Times. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  26. ↑ Bhatti, Nabila Feroz (23 January 2026). "Minorities commission: a wait worth it?". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  27. ↑ "Rights groups demand withdrawal of controversial minority bill". Voicepk.net. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  28. 1 2 3 "Private members' bill on minorities' body opposed". Dawn. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  29. ↑ Bhatti, Nabila Feroz (27 August 2023). "Rights: Taking the first step correctly". Dawn. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  30. ↑ "Centre for Social Justice Urges Legal Safeguards to Protect Minorities". thewhiteposts.com. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  31. ↑ Tahir, Nabil (20 July 2025). "The labour of being young: Punjab Labour Code & children". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  32. ↑ "Stories by Nabila Feroz Bhatti". Dawn Newspaper.
  33. ↑ "Author at Express Tribune". The Express Tribune Newspaper.
  34. ↑ "Contributor at The Friday Times". The Friday Times Newspaper.
  35. ↑ "Author". Hum Sub.
  36. ↑ "Contributor". Naya Daur.
  37. ↑ "Contributor". Naya Daur (Urdu).
  38. ↑ "Author". Dunya News English Newspaper.
  39. ↑ "Magnifica Humanitas for the Marginalized". Digital commons, the journal of social encounters.
  40. ↑ "Govt asked to establish exclusive juvenile courts". Daily Times. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  41. ↑ "Award-Winning Documentary "Hum Saya" Screened in Lahore to Raise Awareness on Forced Conversions". thewhiteposts.com. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  42. ↑ "Moot marks end of HRCP's rights project with EU". Dawn. 17 September 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  43. ↑ "Non-consideration of Prohibition of Forced Conversion Act 2021 condemned". The Nation. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  44. ↑ "Toxic talk: The alarming rise of misogynistic content". Voicepk.net. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  45. ↑ "Coverage of the Panel Discussion hosted by college" (PDF). Newspaper of the Notre Dame University.
  46. ↑ "Women's Programs". PAK7. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  47. ↑ "Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights Demands Accountability, Support for Domestic Violence Survivors In Pakistani Media Industry". Anankemag. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  48. ↑ "Digital Abuse Expands Pakistan's Gender Violence Frontline". thewhiteposts.com. 9 December 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  49. ↑ Bhatti, Nabila Feroz (5 December 2025). "GBV and women in Pakistan". Dawn. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  50. ↑ "Book/Printed Material" (PDF). Library of Congress.
  51. ↑ "Other publications" (PDF). Centre for Social Justice.
  52. 1 2 "2010 Jacobson Scholar" (PDF), 2009-10 Annual Report, Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation, p. 2, 5 November 2010
  53. ↑ "1989-2010 Hawkinson Scholars". Hawkinson Fund for Peace & Justice. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  54. ↑ Bhatti, Nabila Feroz; Jacob, Peter; National Commission for Justice & Peace (Pakistan), eds. (1 January 2013). Education vs fanatic literacy: a study on the hate content in the textbooks in Punjab and Sindh Provinces. Lahore: National Commission for Justice and Peace.
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