Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development

Mr. Khalid Naeem with ample of experience both in the government and non-government sector for advocating and exercising for human rights in various capacities. During his career of 50 years, he served on a very high positions for government of Pakistan and associated with multiple forums and international organization as main convener and advisor to take strong action at policy and program level to safeguard the rights of people. In addition, Mr. Naeem was a key person in drafting and finalizing various policy papers and policy documents which includes a national policy framework for senior citizens, policy papers on the rights of children, juvenile justice, child trafficking, child development and official/ shadow reports on CRC, CEDAW, UNCRPD and SGDs. Obtained training on women empowerment from London University College, London and attended several conferences, workshop on Women Development, child rights, rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and ageing. He also authored various research papers for improving state of health, and gender equality and draft legislation for the rights of people with disabilities. In his last assignment with the government of Pakistan, he was associated as a Consultant at, the Ministry of Social Welfare and Director General (Directorate General of Special Education) Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education. He is presently associated as an advisor with Deaf Education and Welfare Association (DEWA), Social and Economic Development Associates (SEDA), Helping Hand for Relief and Development Organization and currently working as Member, National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) and Country Director (honourary), International Council for Education of Visually Impaired (ICEVI).