GENDER EQUITY PROGRAM (GEP) Request for ... - Aurat Foundation

engagement. These grants will ensure that the district level context is kept in consideration whileselecting the women workers’ group. GEP will engage with another entity at the national level todesign and develop the training modules. This engagement will be supported by GEP through aseparate sub-grant. These modules will be utilized in workshops held across the provinces in allthe select districts, effectively raising awareness and understanding of women workers regardingtheir labor rights. Various sub-categories/industries where women are working would be targetedand the geographical spread of the workshops would correlate to the working women populationsplit in each region.Preference will be given to organizations that propose cost-effective options achieving thedeliverables under the sub-grants.Suggested time period: 12 monthsMinimum suggested outputs:• Context analysis of the select women workers’ groups based upon the district andprovincial scenarios• 5 training workshops held for women workers for 25-30 women workers in eachworkshop• One group of women workers’ (from formal and informal sectors, both) representative isformed at the regional level and linkage of formal sector women workers with the tradeunions• Vocation-specific and/or district/provincial forums for women workers established and atleast three conventions held of these forums• The employers (from formal sector) are engaged to build their understanding on SexualHarassment Act and women friendly HR policies in place• Establish linkages between the women worker forums and the provincial departments ofLaborWho 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 womenworkers (one sub-grant up to $75,000)Sub-grant 198: NationalThis grant is to act as a coordinating body linked to the district-level advocacy grants outlinedabove. The sub-grant aims at:• Undertaking a thorough analysis of labor policies, women workers related legal provisionsand lacunas in the existing legislation regarding women working in formal and informalsector 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-grantees10