Increasing Women's Political Participation in Baluchistan
Source: UN News
The Youth Association for Development (YAD), Quetta, Pakistan, has completed a transformative initiative titled "Women’s Participation in Elections, Politics, Leadership, Democracy in Pakistan". This project aims to enhance women's political participation in Quetta, Baluchistan, a region known for its male-dominated social and political landscape.
The project focuses on supporting women as voters, and candidates—as well as their collective voices—by intertwining their aspirations with artistic expressions and institutional reforms. Through creative outlets such as radio broadcasts, theater performances, and art exhibitions, the initiative seeks to amplify women's voices and foster greater engagement in democratic processes, particularly in the country’s 2024 elections.
What sets this project apart is its innovative use of artistic and cultural platforms to challenge societal norms and raise awareness about gender inequality in political participation. By organizing women through Women Empowerment and Political Participation Groups (WEPPGs) and Democracy Action Groups (DAGs) and engaging them in creative activities, the project brings women’s political issues to the forefront in non-traditional ways.
Read here the full article published by Uthe UN News on 26 December 2024.
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The Youth Association for Development (YAD), Quetta, Pakistan, has completed a transformative initiative titled "Women’s Participation in Elections, Politics, Leadership, Democracy in Pakistan". This project aims to enhance women's political participation in Quetta, Baluchistan, a region known for its male-dominated social and political landscape.
The project focuses on supporting women as voters, and candidates—as well as their collective voices—by intertwining their aspirations with artistic expressions and institutional reforms. Through creative outlets such as radio broadcasts, theater performances, and art exhibitions, the initiative seeks to amplify women's voices and foster greater engagement in democratic processes, particularly in the country’s 2024 elections.
What sets this project apart is its innovative use of artistic and cultural platforms to challenge societal norms and raise awareness about gender inequality in political participation. By organizing women through Women Empowerment and Political Participation Groups (WEPPGs) and Democracy Action Groups (DAGs) and engaging them in creative activities, the project brings women’s political issues to the forefront in non-traditional ways.
Read here the full article published by Uthe UN News on 26 December 2024.
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