Nabila Abbas is a dynamic global change-maker and STEM advocate who defied stereotypes, rising from the underprivileged area of Southern Punjab, Choti Zarin District Dera Ghazi Khan. In 2019, she made history as the first Pakistani delegate at the International Congress of Youth Voices USA among 130 delegates around the world where for the first time she advocated for rural women rights and their social participation beyond just farming or domestic work. Nabila, a national delegate delegate at the Commonwealth, shattered norms by pursuing a higher degree in aviation management at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, becoming the first in her generation.
Leading the self-founded "Aviation Literary Forum" for four years during her undergraduate studies, Nabila gained global recognition from the National Business Aviation Association in Washington DC. Her dedication to community service and promoting girls' rights earned her the prestigious Diana Award in 2020 for extraordinary social activism by the Diana Award, UK.
Nabila's persistent advocacy for women's empowerment and her unwavering spirit led to her recognition on the global changemakers' platform as a special category titled "Women Changing the World" from Pakistan. Addressing rural women's rights, she spoke at the UN 75th Assembly Edition, representing the voice of 31% of women worldwide.
Beyond her personal achievements, Nabila actively gives back to the community. She advocates for rural communities, initiated a free education campaign for rural children, supported rural areas during COVID-19, established free computer lab infrastructure in rural school, and facilitated free Conversational English Language Programs for rural girls while passing out 100+ girls through this program. She has also completed a project - Digital Inclusion: empowering rural communities with the latest digital skills in partnership with the US Embassy Islamabad. Internationally, she shines as a spotlight activist and holds a lifelong membership at the Women Economic Forum, earning the distinction of being its youngest member. She is also a distinctive memeber of the Prime Minister's National Youth Council, Pakistan since 2021. She is notable alumni at the Pakistan US Alumni Network completing U. S. mission exchange program in 2012.
Nabila has had an affiliation with the International Congress of Youth Voices USA since 2019, working towards improving the lives of rural women in Pakistan through various projects. Her commitment to creating positive change in society extends to these collaborative efforts, further solidifying her role as a catalyst for transformation.
Nabila is dedicated to working against gender-based domestic violence, women's honor killings, and to increasing rural women's participation in social, economic, and political affairs, further emphasizing her comprehensive approach to societal improvement.