Active citizenship Program (Self-Defense)

Child sexual abuse, also called child molestation, is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse include engaging in sexual activities with a child (whether by asking or pressuring, or by other means). Child sexual abuse can occur in a variety of settings, including home, school, or work in places where child labor is common. The Aurat Foundation, Lahore planned an activity with the collaboration of International Federation Medical Student Society Association (IFMSA) on self-defense and how the children can retaliate from such activities. They designed a program named “On your Own” to create awareness among youth and children regarding the sexual abuse. We engaged the young and energetic students from different Universities, like the university of the Punjab and Kinnaird college women university. A detailed session and activities were conducted with them. In future, those students will plan one day activity in different schools, orphanage homes, special schools etc. It will increase the awareness and confidence among the children and they will be better able to face the situation.    
 

 

Dialogue event with Parliamentarians on promotion and protection of agrarian women in Punjab under INSPIRED+Pakistan project (EU) Lahore.

Aurat Foundation organized a dialogue with Members Provincial Assembly on 31st January 2019 in Hotel Avari in which some member parliamentarians from different political parties participated.
The aim to hold the dialogue was to share the gaps identified in “Participatory Policy Assessment “and to present the road map for the promotion and protection of agrarian women Punjab
The members Punjab Assembly has committed that they will present the resolution in assembly and will work with collaboration of concerned departments in future.
The formal meeting started with the welcome note and introduction of participants by Ms. Nabeela Shaheen (AF) Then Ms. Sarah Shiraz (AF) has shared the brief introduction of the project & the achievements in the previous year. After the consultation meetings, focus group discussions, field assessment and interview we are able to compile this road map. She also shared the Agriculture Department, Labor Department and Women Development Department played their active role and with their support we were able to present the way forward for the protection of Agrarian women rights.
Mr. Muhamad Shahid (Labour Department) shared the brief presentation of road map and explained that it is extracted by the Participatory Policy Assessment which was conducted under the INSPIRED+Pakistan .He also narrated short term,Mid Term and long term recommendations with the role of concerned department which can take up the issues faced by agrarians women for the policy changes and other preventive measures .
At the end Ms. Beelum Husnain (Ex MNA PPP) applauded the efforts of Aurat Foudation and EU for taking the lead towards highlighting issues of agrarian’s women and she urged that serious efforts are needed from Parliamentarians, Concerned Govt. departments and civil society to uplift that very important segment of society who are contributing a lot in our country,s  economy .
The participants appreciated the work and give their valuable input in this regard. 


Some recommendations as below:


• Health mobile units in fields to look after the health of working women.
• Wash hands program to promote the awareness among them
• There must be the schools and informal education system for the children of agrarian women.
• Employer should pay for the maternity leave and benefits at least for first 2 babies.
• The property possession of free land of Oqaaf and Government should be given to those women who are directly working in this sector. 
• Working hours (time) should be defined.
• There must be a limit of minimum wages and paid in terms of monetary.
• There rights should be protected under the Labor Laws.
• Some easy and short-term loan schemes and training should be plan for the betterment of agrarian women. 
All the participants showed keen interest and become part of legislative watch group and some parliamentarians showed their commitment to present relavant resolutions on such issues in Punjab Assembly. 


List is below;

1. Dr. Farzana (PLM-N)
2. Ms. Uzma Kardar (PTI)
3. Ms. Faiza Malik (Ex-MPA -PPP)
4. Ms. Marie Gill (Ex MPA & Advocate)
5. Ms. Rukhsana Kauser (PML-N)
6. Ms. Neelum Hayat (PTI)
7. Ms. Belum Husnain (Ex-MNA)




 

Jahez khori band karo-A campaign against dowry

Dowry is an overburdening curse that has engulfed our society. The unpleasant custom has taken the form of blackmail, reluctantly accepted and fulfilled by the bride’s family to marry off their girl child. Parents gather a sizeable amount of property, money and material belongings in their quest to fulfill their religious duty. It’s about time that this age-old tradition that has gained patronage in our society be rooted out.

Aurat Foundation Lahore team took a stand against this hapless practice rampant in our society spreading awareness about this superfluous menace spoiling the lives of millions. We showed our commitment against this tradition by stamping our hands with solidarity. 
 

 

46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy has visited the Aurat Foundation office.

15 A group of officers from the 46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy, Walton Lahore has visited the Aurat Foundation office on 3rd January 2019 for insight and analysis of field & community work. They selected the Women Development Department, Punjab and Aurat Foundation for the to get familiar and to compare Public and private sector working structures.

Meeting was started with the formal welcome note and round of introduction of participants. Aurat Foundation team led a presentation for CSPs to narrate the history, objectives, Mission vision and outreach and networking of the organization .Moreover Highlights and achievements of different Programs like GEP.AAWAZ Voice & Accountability Project, Creating Spaces OXFAM Project and other important initiatives/Campaigns were also shared.


While furthering the session, CSP officers raised different questions regarding various systems of the organization, legal framework their human resources policy, key issues and challenges, recruitment policy and procedures for better conceptual clarity.


A short discussion session between some selected member parliaments from different political parties (who came creating spaces OXFAM exchange visit in Lahore) and Parliamentarians also responded to the question by CSP officers regarding the challenges of law making process and its effective implementation process and how best they can support in minimizing the gap between institutions, public and service delivery departments.


After the brief meeting they had a round of office visit to different sections and library and appreciated the publication and IEC Material. 
 

46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy has visited the Aurat Foundation office.

15 A group of officers from the 46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy, Walton Lahore has visited the Aurat Foundation office on 3rd January 2019 for insight and analysis of field & community work. They selected the Women Development Department, Punjab and Aurat Foundation for the to get familiar and to compare Public and private sector working structures.

Meeting was started with the formal welcome note and round of introduction of participants. Aurat Foundation team led a presentation for CSPs to narrate the history, objectives, Mission vision and outreach and networking of the organization .Moreover Highlights and achievements of different Programs like GEP.AAWAZ Voice & Accountability Project, Creating Spaces OXFAM Project and other important initiatives/Campaigns were also shared.


While furthering the session, CSP officers raised different questions regarding various systems of the organization, legal framework their human resources policy, key issues and challenges, recruitment policy and procedures for better conceptual clarity.


A short discussion session between some selected member parliaments from different political parties (who came creating spaces OXFAM exchange visit in Lahore) and Parliamentarians also responded to the question by CSP officers regarding the challenges of law making process and its effective implementation process and how best they can support in minimizing the gap between institutions, public and service delivery departments.


After the brief meeting they had a round of office visit to different sections and library and appreciated the publication and IEC Material. 
 

46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy has visited the Aurat Foundation office.

15 A group of officers from the 46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy, Walton Lahore has visited the Aurat Foundation office on 3rd January 2019 for insight and analysis of field & community work. They selected the Women Development Department, Punjab and Aurat Foundation for the to get familiar and to compare Public and private sector working structures.

Meeting was started with the formal welcome note and round of introduction of participants. Aurat Foundation team led a presentation for CSPs to narrate the history, objectives, Mission vision and outreach and networking of the organization .Moreover Highlights and achievements of different Programs like GEP.AAWAZ Voice & Accountability Project, Creating Spaces OXFAM Project and other important initiatives/Campaigns were also shared.


While furthering the session, CSP officers raised different questions regarding various systems of the organization, legal framework their human resources policy, key issues and challenges, recruitment policy and procedures for better conceptual clarity.


A short discussion session between some selected member parliaments from different political parties (who came creating spaces OXFAM exchange visit in Lahore) and Parliamentarians also responded to the question by CSP officers regarding the challenges of law making process and its effective implementation process and how best they can support in minimizing the gap between institutions, public and service delivery departments.


After the brief meeting they had a round of office visit to different sections and library and appreciated the publication and IEC Material. 
 

46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy has visited the Aurat Foundation office.

15 A group of officers from the 46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy, Walton Lahore has visited the Aurat Foundation office on 3rd January 2019 for insight and analysis of field & community work. They selected the Women Development Department, Punjab and Aurat Foundation for the to get familiar and to compare Public and private sector working structures.

Meeting was started with the formal welcome note and round of introduction of participants. Aurat Foundation team led a presentation for CSPs to narrate the history, objectives, Mission vision and outreach and networking of the organization .Moreover Highlights and achievements of different Programs like GEP.AAWAZ Voice & Accountability Project, Creating Spaces OXFAM Project and other important initiatives/Campaigns were also shared.


While furthering the session, CSP officers raised different questions regarding various systems of the organization, legal framework their human resources policy, key issues and challenges, recruitment policy and procedures for better conceptual clarity.


A short discussion session between some selected member parliaments from different political parties (who came creating spaces OXFAM exchange visit in Lahore) and Parliamentarians also responded to the question by CSP officers regarding the challenges of law making process and its effective implementation process and how best they can support in minimizing the gap between institutions, public and service delivery departments.


After the brief meeting they had a round of office visit to different sections and library and appreciated the publication and IEC Material. 
 

46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy has visited the Aurat Foundation office.

15 A group of officers from the 46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy, Walton Lahore has visited the Aurat Foundation office on 3rd January 2019 for insight and analysis of field & community work. They selected the Women Development Department, Punjab and Aurat Foundation for the to get familiar and to compare Public and private sector working structures.

Meeting was started with the formal welcome note and round of introduction of participants. Aurat Foundation team led a presentation for CSPs to narrate the history, objectives, Mission vision and outreach and networking of the organization .Moreover Highlights and achievements of different Programs like GEP.AAWAZ Voice & Accountability Project, Creating Spaces OXFAM Project and other important initiatives/Campaigns were also shared.


While furthering the session, CSP officers raised different questions regarding various systems of the organization, legal framework their human resources policy, key issues and challenges, recruitment policy and procedures for better conceptual clarity.


A short discussion session between some selected member parliaments from different political parties (who came creating spaces OXFAM exchange visit in Lahore) and Parliamentarians also responded to the question by CSP officers regarding the challenges of law making process and its effective implementation process and how best they can support in minimizing the gap between institutions, public and service delivery departments.


After the brief meeting they had a round of office visit to different sections and library and appreciated the publication and IEC Material. 
 

46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy has visited the Aurat Foundation office.

15 A group of officers from the 46TH Common group of Civil Services Academy, Walton Lahore has visited the Aurat Foundation office on 3rd January 2019 for insight and analysis of field & community work. They selected the Women Development Department, Punjab and Aurat Foundation for the to get familiar and to compare Public and private sector working structures.

Meeting was started with the formal welcome note and round of introduction of participants. Aurat Foundation team led a presentation for CSPs to narrate the history, objectives, Mission vision and outreach and networking of the organization .Moreover Highlights and achievements of different Programs like GEP.AAWAZ Voice & Accountability Project, Creating Spaces OXFAM Project and other important initiatives/Campaigns were also shared.


While furthering the session, CSP officers raised different questions regarding various systems of the organization, legal framework their human resources policy, key issues and challenges, recruitment policy and procedures for better conceptual clarity.


A short discussion session between some selected member parliaments from different political parties (who came creating spaces OXFAM exchange visit in Lahore) and Parliamentarians also responded to the question by CSP officers regarding the challenges of law making process and its effective implementation process and how best they can support in minimizing the gap between institutions, public and service delivery departments.


After the brief meeting they had a round of office visit to different sections and library and appreciated the publication and IEC Material. 
 

Round table discussion with parliamentarians Punjab

Round table discussion with parliamentarians Punjab held on 6th Dec 2018. Member provincial assembly Punjab, Mumkin alliance members participated. Provincial head of National Commission on Human Rights Mrs Kishwer  Shaheen , Awan Additional IG Mr Abu Baker Khuda Bukhsh, AIG gender crimes Mr Muhammad Shahid was participated and speak about the situation of violence against women and girls in Punjab province.   Member alliance shared the alarming situation of VAW cases, and the constraint of budgetary issues of Violence against Women Center Punjab, they also demanded the formulation of rules of business of VAWC. The representative of UN women focused on survivor’s condition. Member provincial assembly promised for put the resolution in assembly for the smooth working of VAWC district Multan.