Rabiya Javeri is a distinguished professional, with extensive experience of over 35 years, who has served in senior leadership roles for over three decades in the Government of Pakistan’s Administrative Service. Notably, she is the first female civil servant to be elected as President of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) Association. Her career has spanned diverse areas, including human rights, energy, arts and culture, women’s empowerment, sustainable tourism, and human development.
She brings over 13 years of expertise in human rights and has also served as the Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Human Rights, leading a team dedicated to promoting the rights of vulnerable groups. Currently, she holds the prestigious position of Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights. Ms. Rabiya holds a double Bachelor’s in Politics & Literature from Mount Holyoke College and additional training from renowned institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania.