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Radio Debates on EGD in South Asia in Quetta Radio Station

Change Thru Empowerment and South Asia Partnership Pakistan organized four Radio Debates in local languages in Quetta Radio station on 9,10, March, 2011 at 12:30 to highlight the issues of Engendering Democratic Governance in South Asia with special focus on womens participation in politics and governance.

Media Persons Collaborate at the Media Training on Engendering Democratic Governance in South Asia

19^th-21^st December, 2010, Chhanga Manga, Pakistan

With media’s roles becoming increasingly prominent in our society, South Asia Partnership International in collaboration with South Asia Partnership Pakistan brought together more than 25 media persons from across the country, who are both established and emerging as imminent media persons to discuss on the issue of Engendering Democratic Governance in South Asia.

Regional Conference on Engendering Democratic Governance in South Asia, Lahore

South Asia Partnership–Pakistan and South Asia Partnership–International, had organized a 3-day South Asian Regional Conference under the theme Engendering Democratic Governance in South Asia from 20-22 September, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. The participants from five South Asian countries (Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri-Lanka) spoke on the various aspects of the issues under the themes of day 2^nd “Assessing Laws and Policies with a Gendered Lens”, Exploring gender sensitivity of Democratic Institutions, the speakers (Dr.

Charter on Equal Participation of Women in Democratic Governance

With an effort to promote the participation of women in politics, and generate discourse on the integration of gender perspective in the policies and practices of democratic institutions and political parties, a National Discourse on Advancing Gender Equality; Reflection on Policies and Practices was held in Kathmandu from 13-14 September, 2010 organized by South Asia Partnership International in association with SAP Nepal. The panel of guests who brought this issue to the forefront were Ms. Chandni Joshi,Vice Chairperson, SAP International, Mr.

National Discourse on Advancing Gender Equality in Politics: Reflection on Policies and Practices successfully conducted in Lahore, Pakistan 19-20th July, 2010

With an effort to promote the participation of women in politics, SAP-International and South Asia Partnership-Pakistan (SAP Pk), in association with UNDEF organized a National Discourse on Advancing Gender Equality in Politics: Reflection on Policies and Practices from 19th- 20th July, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan.

The main objectives of the meeting were three fold:

Focus on women’s empowerment: National Discourse on Advancing Gender Equality in Politics

A national discourse on Advancing Gender Equality in Politics: Reflection on Policies and Practices was jointly organized by SAP International and SAP Bangladesh at the BRAC Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh on the 25th and 26th July, 2010.

Meeting with potential Watch Groups Partners at Local Level in Nepal

South Asia Partnership Nepal organised a series of local level meetings in target districts Morang (January 27& April 30, 2010), Banke (January 5, 2010), Makwanpur (January 1, 2010), Kaski (May 11, 2010) of Eastern, Central, Midwestern and Western region of Nepal.

The main objective of the meeting was to share about the Engendering Democratic Governance (EDG) program, the concept and importance of National and Local Democracy Watch Groups (LDWG). The meetings were participated by lawyers, academicians, women activists, political leaders, civil organizations and the media.

Local Interaction Program held in Bangladesh

As a part of the Engendering Democratic Governance Program, SAP Bangladesh organized a series of meetings in different parts of Bangladesh in the month of July, 2010.

01 July, 2010 – Chittagong

03 July, 2010 – Sirajganj

08 July, 2010 – Patuakhali

15 July, 2010 – Rajshahi

Interaction Program with the Local Democracy Watch Group

July 2nd, 2010, Baluchistan, Pakistan

SAP Pakistan organized an interaction program with the Local Democracy Watch Group (LDWG) members on July 2nd, 2010 in Baluchistan, Pakistan. The main purpose of the meeting was to:

Formation and Activation of Democracy Watch Groups

All have accepted the fact that the opportunity for women to be represented in political governance to influence political decisions is an important facet of democracy and thus a vital aspect of political transformation. Women’s equal participation in decision-making and their access to political power are critical issues that have long been ignored and have still not received enough attention despite special provisions to increase women’s political participation. The gender insensitive political culture of the region has made it difficult for women politicians to firmly establish themselves in decision making positions.

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