Our purpose and direction

What We Do

GTO combines rights-based advocacy, legislative reform, research and community action to protect marginalized communities in Punjab, Pakistan.

Since 2001

Protecting rights through sustainable reform

Since its inception in 2001, Good Thinkers Organization-Pakistan has worked to protect the rights of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on transgender persons, women and children. To achieve this goal, GTO has received technical and financial support from various donors and non-governmental organizations.

GTO believes that legislative reform, the enactment of new laws and effective implementation provide sustainable solutions to social challenges.

With this approach, GTO reviews existing laws, conducts research studies and contributes to legislative reforms focused on transgender communities, women and children in Punjab Province, Pakistan.

How GTO creates change

Programs, strategy and inclusive principles

These interconnected areas guide GTO’s research, advocacy, partnerships and community-level interventions.

Program Areas

Good Governance, Democracy & Protecting Human Rights
Gender & Development
Trans-Rights, Women Rights & Children Rights
Legislative Reforms
Disaster Preparedness & Response
Research & Development

Approach & Strategy

Inclusion of Youth, Trans-Community & Children
Lobbying & Networking
Research-Based Advocacy
Social Mobilization
Partnership & Capacity Building
Advocacy & Lobbying

Cross-Cutting Themes

Gender
Youth Empowerment
Child Protection and Involvement
Environment
Disability
Minorities
Disaster Risk Reduction
Do No Harm

GTO’s core belief

Lasting change requires strong laws—and the will and capacity to implement them.

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