Maheen Sultan: is coordinator of the Research Programme on Pathways of Women's Empowerment, South Asia Hub and is part of the Development Studies Programme of BRAC University. As a freelance consultant, she works with UNDP, UNICEF and SDC on social development and gender issues. She has worked closely with the government in the post-Beijing Conference period on Gender Mainstreaming and CEDAW Reporting. Her research interests include women's mobilisation and organisation.