Sana Siddique Rahimoo, a Social Safeguard and Resettlement Specialist, with an additional charge as a Livelihood Specialist from Sindh, Pakistan, has been selected as a Rising Star finalist for the 2025 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards. She is the first Sindhi female from Pakistan to be recognized on this prestigious global platform.
According to a statement issued today, The WIN DRR Leadership Awards, organized by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), celebrate women leaders driving innovative solutions in disaster risk reduction, resilience, and gender-inclusive development. The awards ceremony will be held in Bangkok on 25 November 2025.
Sana Siddique has contributed significantly to flood-affected communities in Sindh through inclusive Cash for Work programmes, gender-sensitive infrastructure rehabilitation, and the establishment of Pakistan’s first Gender Desk at Rescue 1122. She is also a passionate writer, raising awareness on gender equality, climate change, water governance, and women’s economic participation.
This recognition is a proud moment for Pakistan, particularly for Sindh province, highlighting the achievements of women leaders driving meaningful change in disaster risk reduction and community resilience.