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9th December 2009: Celebration Of 16 Days Of Activism For Eliminating Violence Against Women.

December 28th, 2009

The press conference was organised by DFID and UNDP Gender Justice Program in collboration with Acid Survivors Foundation. ASF-Pak documentary "Bushra Survives". Valerie Khan Yusufzai, ASF-Pak Chairperson was amongst the panelists.George Turkington. Head of UK DIFD in Pakistan also isnsited on the need to eradicate violence against women, a global phenomenon. This press conference organised by DFID Pakistan and  UNDP in collaboration with Acid Survivors Foundation was the occasion to remind all stakeholders that Violence Against Women was a major breach of Human Rights and also the occasion to identify the way forward : strengthening the civil society collaboration, education for grass root community members and capacity building of caregivers as well as sensitisation of key decison makers such as parliamentarians, was declared  essential to bring a sustainable change.

Abdul Rauf from GEO, was the anchor person.

If you wish to get more information regarding the event, kindly follow this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukinpakistan/sets/72157622841803305/