Muniba Mazari is a Pakistani artist, activist, and motivational speaker, widely recognized for her work in disability rights and women empowerment. After becoming a wheelchair user due to an accident, she has inspired millions through her advocacy, art, and public speaking, representing resilience, inclusivity, and social change in Pakistan and beyond.
Muniba Mazari has been appointed a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate, recognizing her powerful advocacy for inclusion, gender equality, disability rights, and social justice on a global platform.
BBC’s 100 Most Inspirational Women – 2015
Inspirational recognition
Forbes 30 Under 30 (Media & Marketing) – 2016
Influential achievers
Karic Brothers Humanitarian Prize – 2017
Humanitarian service
GoExcellence Trainer Certificate – 2017
Training excellence
UN Women Pakistan National Goodwill Ambassador – 2015–2025
Gender equality advocate
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate – 2025
Global advocacy role
The Muslim 500 (World’s Most Influential) – 2018–2020
Influential leadership
Excelligent USA “Most Inspiring Global Thought Leader” – 2020 & 2021
Thought leadership
Full Name: Muniba Mazari
Birthdate: 3 March 1987
Birthplace / Hometown: Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
At age 21, Muniba was involved in a serious car accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down and reliant on a wheelchair. Despite this life-altering event, she transformed her adversity into resilience and purpose.
Studied Fine Arts and developed her artistic skills, later founding her own brand Muniba’s Canvas with the slogan “Let Your Walls Wear Colours,” using art to express emotion, hope, and human experience.
After her accident, Muniba faced personal challenges including separation from her then spouse; she has openly shared how her journey led her to redefine identity, strength, and purpose.
She uses her personal story including her adaptation to life in a wheelchair as a platform to shift narratives around ability and inclusion.
Disability Rights & Inclusion: Muniba uses her global platform to shape perspectives about disability, encouraging a shift away from pity toward acceptance and opportunity.
Women’s Empowerment: Advocates for gender equality, gender-inclusive policies, and the right of women and girls to self-determination and dignity.
Global Recognition: Named among BBC’s Top 100 Women (2015) and Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016) in Media & Marketing.
Included in The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims (2018, 2019, 2020).
Recognized internationally as a powerful voice for inclusion, resilience, and human dignity
Muniba Mazari is a Pakistani artist, motivational speaker, and disability rights activist who inspires people globally through her story and advocacy.
Muniba Mazari is known for disability rights advocacy, motivational speaking, painting, and promoting social change in Pakistan.
Muniba Mazari became a wheelchair user after a car accident in 2007, which led her to raise awareness about disability rights and inclusion.
Yes, she has been invited to speak at international forums, sharing her experiences and advocating for empowerment and accessibility.
Pakistan’s first female wheelchair model
UN Women Pakistan National Ambassador for Empowerment of Women
Recognized internationally for inspiring disabled and marginalized communities
Muniba Mazari promotes disability rights, gender equality, education for girls, mental health awareness, and empowerment of marginalized communities.
Muniba Mazari is also a painter, writer, and television host, using art and media to raise awareness about social issues.
She has challenged stereotypes about disability, inspired women and youth, and promoted inclusion and empowerment through her story and public speaking.
Yes, Muniba Mazari regularly delivers motivational talks, workshops, and speeches to empower individuals and communities
She is a role model for resilience, self-belief, advocacy, and turning personal challenges into a platform for social change.
“I believe true strength comes from turning challenges into purpose. My mission is to empower people with disabilities, inspire resilience, and show that courage can redefine every limit.”
She is a true Gem
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