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selecting the women workers’ group. GEP will engage with another entity at the national level to design and develop the training modules. This engagement will be supported by GEP through a separate sub-grant. These modules will be utilized in workshops held across the provinces in all the select districts, effectively raising awareness and understanding of women workers regarding their labor rights. Various sub-categories/industries where women are working would be targeted and the geographical spread of the workshops would correlate to the working women population split in each region. Preference will be given to organizations that propose cost-effective options achieving the deliverables under the sub-grants. Suggested time period: 12 months Minimum suggested outputs: Context analysis of the select women workers’ groups based upon the district and provincial scenarios 5 training workshops held for women workers for 25-30 women workers in each workshop One group of women workers’ (from formal and informal sectors, both) representative is formed at the regional level and linkage of formal sector women workers with the trade unions Vocation-specific and/or district/provincial forums for women workers established and at least three conventions held of these forums The employers (from formal sector) are engaged to build their understanding on Sexual Harassment Act and women friendly HR policies in place Establish linkages between the women worker forums and the provincial departments of Labor Who should apply NGOs, CBOs, advocacy groups and training institutions are encouraged to apply for this subgrant. 4. Awareness-raising and policy advocacy on women’s rights and labor laws for women workers (one sub-grant up to $75,000) Sub-grant 198: National This grant is to act as a coordinating body linked to the district-level advocacy grants outlined above. The sub-grant aims at: Undertaking a thorough analysis of labor policies, women workers related legal provisions and lacunas in the existing legislation regarding women working in formal and informal sector of the economy Developing a module that encompasses concepts of women’s rights and labor laws (distinct information as applicable to formal vs. informal women workers) Playing a coordination role for the district level sub-grantees Arranging ToTs of the sub-grantees from select districts 10
Provincial and national level consultations with policy makers and parliamentarians to share and discuss recommendations and enlist their support for the required amendments in the existing legislation Under the sub-grant a specific module will be developed, encompassing concepts of women’s rights and labor laws (regarding formal and informal sectors both). The successful organization will be expected to undertake an extensive review work of the existing awareness-raising and legal material, identify gaps and develop the module accordingly. The module would be customized (reflective of provincial level labor laws) according to the ground realities of the particular province in question. The training module would also cater to the needs of enhancing awareness of women workers groups around the issues of women’s rights and labor laws. It is envisioned that a review of existing materials and modules will be conducted to identify gaps, and a consultative process will be adapted to improve design. Focus group discussions may be held with women workers’ groups, whereby draft recommendations are compiled by the moderator that later inform training module content and design. The consultative process for module development, and a thorough analysis of labor policies and laws, will enable the sub-grantee to come up with policy recommendations which will then become the basis of extensive policy advocacy at the national/provincial level. The sub-grantee will coordinate with the district level sub-grantees to put forth collective demands in front of the policy makers at all levels. Suggested time period: 14 months Minimum suggested outputs: Conduct analysis of existing labor laws and policies at provincial and national level Hire services of a legal expert as the key resource Develop and test a set of training module through a consultative process at the regional level Organize a grants opening meeting for the district level sub-grantees (under sub-grants 181-197 above), with participation of two persons per organization Conduct Training of Trainers (ToTs) for the district level sub-grantees under sub-grants 181-197 (it is expected that the ToTs be run in two batches for a duration of two days each and a minimum of two staff members from each district level sub-grantee will participate in the ToT sessions) Conduct provincial and national level seminars/consultations Organize a grants closing meeting for the district level sub-grantees (under sub-grants 181-197 above), with participation of two persons per organization Who should apply National level NGOs, advocacy groups, legal firms & associations and training institutions are encouraged to apply for this sub-grant. 5. Advocacy campaign for Allocation and Rehabilitation of Women Friendly Spaces 11
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