A woman activist delivering her speech in Multan at GJP final consultation.
A press articles showing all the women activists who had attended the consultation to say no to acid violence and urge the Pakistani government to pass a relevant law to regulate and monitor acid sale and punish the perpetrators and facilitate victims' rehabilitation.
Mr M.Khan, ASF ED, discussing the issue of acid violence with law enforcement agencies representatives.
When Mollahs explain how Islam condemns such an atrocious form of violence...
Tauseeq Haider asking questions to Valerie Khan Yusufzai about ASF work
Valerie Khan Yusufzai, ready to explain ASF work and goals.
Nadeem Mehmood, GJP project manager, presenting UNDP GJP project and the challenges faced.
Dr Khadija, ASF psychotherapist and Nazeeran ready to fight for the cause!
The panel for discussing gender Justice Programme from UNDP and eradication of violence against women.
Screening of Documentary and Panel Discussion on VAW
December 2009: An event titled ‘16 Days and Beyond….’ to commemorate the end of the 16 Days of Activism on Eliminating Violence against Women, was organized by the project on 9 December 2009 in Islamabad. The event featured screening of a documentary “Bushra Survives” by the Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF), one of the implementing partners of GJP, followed by a panel discussion on VAW.
Mr. Toshihiro Tanaka, Country Director UNDP and Mr. Mr. George Turkington, Head of the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) were the chief guests for the occasion. The eminent panelist for the event included: (i) Ms. Saba Gul Khattak, Member Social Sectors, Planning Commission; (ii) Ms. Marvi Memon, Member National Assembly; (iii) Dr. Farzana Bari, Head of Gender Studies, QAU University; (iv) Dr. Rakshinda Parveen, social activist; (v) Ms. Samar Minallah, human rights activist and documentary film maker; (vi) Ms. Valerie Khan Yusufazi, Chair of Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF); and (vii) Mr. Salman Asif, Gender Advisor, UNDP. A large number of stakeholders also participated.