PODA to Launch 16 Days of Activism Campaign

Against Gender-Based Violence

Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy (PODA), a leading women’s rights organization in Pakistan, working with women leaders throughout the country to end gender-based violence. Joining forces with women– from teachers, women farmers, and health professionals to community and business leaders across the country, PODA is organizing a seminar in Islamabad to launch 16 Days of Activism from 24the November to 10th December. The seminar will highlight the link between education, peace and ending gender-based violence. Following the launch, PODA will facilitate Lead Mentors from all over Pakistan to organize activities throughout the 16-Day Campaign.

What: Seminar to launch 16 Days of Activism

Where: The National Library of Pakistan, Islamabad

When: Tuesday 24th November 2015 at 2 pm to 5 pm

Who:

Ms.Sameena Nazir, Executive Director, PODA

Ms. Tahira Aurangzeb, Member National Assembly

Ms. Tahira Abdulah, Human Rights’ Activist.

Mr. Saeed-ul-Hassan, Head of Girls Education Program Oxfam GB

Background: 2015 marks the 24th year of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign globally. Over the years, participation in the Campaign has included over 5,478 organizations, policymakers, governments, UN agencies and countless individuals from over 180 countries. Many issues have been discussed, such as racism, sexism, and cultures of violence along with calls for the implementation of human rights obligations. PODA’s upcoming campaign is aligned with this year’s theme “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All”.

For more details or query please contact:

Hira Imam Rizvi, Media and Communication Coordinator at PODA

0333-5822277/0321-5919369

press.poda@gmail.com

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Please consult the sheet attached for the nation-wide activities during the 16 Days of Activism.

Do ask your local staff members to follow please.