GENDER EQUALITY PROJECT - UNDP Afghanistan

2.1 Improved capacity of sub-national institutions
(Provincial/District Governors
traditional institutions) from a gender perspective.
2.2 Sensitized religious community about the role and status of
women in society.
2.3 Improved access to legal justice systems by vulnerable
women, victims of domestic violence
2.4 Gender sensitive media (electronic and print) promoted.
2.5 Enhanced capacity of PWDCs for the socio-economic
empowerment of women
PWDC members equipped with new managerial skills for
improving their service delivery
Innovative interventions being implemented to deepen the
understanding of the religious community about gender
issues: inter-district exchange visits of clerics and organization
of debate involving religious leaders and women activists
More LHCs opened to meet increasing public demand;
arranging preparatory activities for the establishment of the
toll-free hotline in the 3 remaining provinces for improved
access of women to the justice system
Organized training programmes for local media personnel to
improve the quality of reporting on gender issues and identify
innovative channels for media advocacy
Needs of women who are engaged in businesses identified and
technical support provided to acquire skills for establishing or
continuing their existing businesses
Different programme for the
capacity development of
PWDC members have been
implemented and new
programmes being designed
Based on the feedback
received from these two
events, arrange similar and
new events for a closer
interaction between religious
leaders and women as well as
community members
Supervise the establishment of
the toll-free hotline in the 3
remaining provinces
Identify new entry points for
effective media advocacy
through print and electronic
channels
Continue to provide sustained
technical and logistical
support to women
entrepreneurs for increased
productivity and income
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