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Professor, School of Nursing & Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University (AKU)
Former Interim Dean, AKU-SONAM
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Educational Background
- PhD in Medical Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
- MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
- BSc in Nursing, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
- Diploma in Midwifery, Aga Khan Jan Bhai Maternity Homes, Pakistan
- Diploma in Nursing, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali is a highly respected scholar, researcher, and academic leader with extensive contributions to nursing education, reproductive health, epidemiology, and gender studies. She currently serves as a Professor in the School of Nursing & Community Health Sciences at the Aga Khan University (AKU), where she is recognized for her leadership in teaching, research, and public health program development.
A seasoned academic leader, Dr. Ali previously served as the Interim Dean of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) from January 2023 to July 2024. In this role, she strengthened academic excellence, expanded faculty capacity, and advanced research initiatives across the school. She also serves as the Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, where she oversees interdisciplinary research, mentorship programs, and strategic research planning. In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Ali holds a prominent national role as the Chair of the Board of Advisors for the Gender-Based Violence Digital Rights and Research Network (GBV-DRRN). In this capacity, she provides strategic direction, scientific guidance, and oversight for projects aimed at reducing digital forms of gender-based violence, strengthening digital rights, and promoting evidence-based policy reforms in Pakistan. Her vision and expertise significantly shape the organization’s mission, research agenda, and national influence
I am honored to serve as the Chair of the Board of Advisors for the Gender-Based Violence Digital Rights and Research Network (GBV-DRRN). At a time when digital spaces are reshaping our lives, it is crucial to ensure that technology empowers rather than harms. GBV-DRRN represents a powerful step toward creating safer, more equitable digital environments for women, youth, and vulnerable communities across Pakistan.
Our mission is grounded in evidence-based research, ethical practice, and meaningful community engagement. By combining academic rigor with grassroots advocacy, we strive to build systems that prevent violence, promote digital literacy, and strengthen institutional accountability.
Together, with educators, researchers, policymakers, and young leaders, we will continue advancing a society where every individual can participate confidently, safely, and with dignity in both physical and digital spaces. I am proud to support this vision and stand with GBV-DRRN in its commitment to justice, protection, and empowerment.
I am honored to serve as the Chair of the Board of Advisors for the Gender-Based Violence Digital Rights and Research Network (GBV-DRRN). At a time when digital spaces are reshaping our lives, it is crucial to ensure that technology empowers rather than harms. GBV-DRRN represents a powerful step toward creating safer, more equitable digital environments for women, youth, and vulnerable communities across Pakistan.
Our mission is grounded in evidence-based research, ethical practice, and meaningful community engagement. By combining academic rigor with grassroots advocacy, we strive to build systems that prevent violence, promote digital literacy, and strengthen institutional accountability.
Together, with educators, researchers, policymakers, and young leaders, we will continue advancing a society where every individual can participate confidently, safely, and with dignity in both physical and digital spaces. I am proud to support this vision and stand with GBV-DRRN in its commitment to justice, protection, and empowerment.
Assistant Professor, Iqra University North Campus (IUNC)
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Educational Background
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM)
- Specialization: Qualitative Research
- Post RN BScN – Aga Khan University
- Diploma in Nursing – Aga Khan University
- Diploma in Midwifery – Patel School of Nursing
Anny Ashiq Ali is a respected nursing leader, qualitative researcher, academician, and advocate for women’s rights with specialized expertise in gender-based violence (GBV), including digital GBV. Her career spans clinical leadership, higher education, community engagement, and research-driven advocacy. She has emerged as a strong voice advancing women's safety, digital rights, and nursing empowerment in Pakistan.
With a solid foundation in nursing practice and academic excellence, she combines her clinical insight with scholarly rigor to influence policy, education, and community health. Her work focuses on building safer digital and physical environments for women, promoting evidence-based nursing, and strengthening health systems through transformative leadership.
As Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning and Implementation at GBV-DRRN, I am committed to strengthening initiatives that protect women and youth from digital and physical forms of gender-based violence. Together, we aim to create safer, more empowered communities through research, education, and action
As a senior advisor at GBV-DRRN, Anny provides leadership in designing, planning, and overseeing the organization’s long-term strategies. Her contributions include:
Guiding program development and implementation
Strengthening GBV-DRRN’s research frameworks
Supporting digital GBV prevention initiatives
Building institutional collaborations and community partnerships
Ensuring alignment between research, advocacy, and community impact
Her expertise enhances GBV-DRRN’s capacity to address gender-based violence through evidence-based, culturally responsive solutions