A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Women Development Department, Punjab and Aurat Foundation, concerning implementation of Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan on 28th January 2020 at International Islamic University, Islamabad. The MoU was signed by Ms. Ashifa Riaz Fatyana, Minster for Women Development Department, Government of Punjab and Ms. Mumtaz Mughal, Director Programmes Aurat Foundation. Special Assistant to Prime Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan, officials of Ministry of Defence, Vice Chancellor of International Islamic University, women leaders, students and civil society activists were present on the occasion.




The objectives of were:

• Collaborate, to develop and implement a road map/strategy for implementation of Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan in Punjab
• Aurat Foundation will provide human resource “as capacity building experts” to conduct the training programme in educational institutions and community.
• Ensure co-operation, consultation and effective coordination with each other for taking joint ventures in respect of raising awareness in the Punjab concerning women’s rights follow by Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan.
• Strengthened the youth capacities in education institutions and communities on women rights.

For the implementation of the programme;

• AF identified 20 trainers from Rawalpindi and Lahore for training of trainers.
• Out of 20, Sixteen (16) trainers were trained through one day orientation session on manual of Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan on 28th January 2020 at conference hall of International Islamic University, Islamabad.
• AF trainers conducted 2-sessions on 13-14 February 2020 at Fatima Jinnah University, Rawalpindi
• A "Videography Competition" was announced by Women Development Department, Punjab in collaboration with Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Foundation, AF and Rafi Peer Theater on 23 April 2020.
• Videography Competition published in 17 national and regional newspapers