Trust for Democratic Educationand Accountability

Published purpose

The project aims to increase political empowerment and enjoyment of rights by women, particularly young women, marginalized groups, and those at risk in Pakistan. Women’s empowerment in civic and political arenas requires that they have the information, tools, material resources, confidence and mobility to be agents of decision-making and action. Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance (TA) to national/ provincial Commissions on the Status of Women and Human Rights to plan strategically and operationalize plans for women's rights; (2) conducting workshops for media and civil society about how to promote women’s civil and political rights by portraying women in non-stereotyped roles and as leaders and decision-makers; (3) providing training and TA for women legislators at national/provincial levels on drafting legislative and policy proposals related to increasing women's rights; (4) organizing awareness-raising campaigns to increase women’s registration as voters; (5) providing training for women to contest local elections; and (6) providing training for media and citizens groups on law and best practices that promote gender responsiveness and inclusion.