Pakistan’s leather sector is one of the country’s leading export-oriented industries, employing thousands of workers across tanning, manufacturing, and trading sub-sectors. Despite its significant economic contribution, the industry continues to face challenges related to gender imbalance, limited representation of marginalised groups, and lack of inclusive workplace practices.

WWF have conducted a GESI Gap Analysis and Perceptions Survey within the sector to understand levels of awareness and barriers experienced, how to generate evidence to support policy advocacy and donor programming for a fairer and more equitable leather industry.