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120 % 1-2: Major Problems Women face in community, Members' and Stakeholders' Perspective 100 % 80 % 60 % 40 % Members' View Stakehoders' View 20 % 0 % Violence against women Lack of education and awareness Lack of women supporters Lack of women political participation Financial dependence During this assessment period, Kabul PWN has focused its attention on enhancing the situation of women peace and security through the participation of women at the grass root level, as the absence of peace paves the way for further violence against women and seriously affect women’s participation in local and national level-decision making. The network conducted advocacies for enhancing women’s participation in decision making, peace building and peace negotiations, prevention and protection of women from sexual and gender based violence, involving men on gender equality issues, and last but not the least women economic empowerment. The activities in terms of women participation in peace building were mostly awareness raising, trainings and workshops. The network held a workshop regarding “women’s peace and security” during which women received information regarding legal standards in support of women’s role in peace and security at national and international level, women’s inclusion in peace negotiation and related issues to peace with particular attention to women’s role. Members mentioned that PWN involved men to support women campaigns; this activity included both inviting male members to workshop and also asking their support in conducting activities at the community level. The stakeholders also shared the same view about the advocacy activities of the Kabul PWN. Around 90% stated that the network is involved in advocating for the participation of women in peace building and peace negotiations and also in prevention and protection of violence against women. Around 80% mentioned that the PWN is supporting women to get access to justice, participate in decision making and in economic empowerment. Some other advocacy activities, PWN is involved in, at the grass root level are, involving men in gender based issues and promotion of laws that advance gender equality. Almost all stakeholders revered the efforts of Kabul PWN in the areas of awareness raising and capacity building. According to them, the network has significantly raised awareness among local men and women towards women’s rights, the elimination of violence against women, participation of women in peace process, decision making, and socioeconomic affairs. 1-3: Advocacy Activities for WPS, Members' and Stakeholders' Perspective Involving male members of the community on gender based issues. Women’s economic empowerment Access to justice in response to violations of women’s right Prevention and protection of women from sexual and gender-based violence Promoting laws that advance gender equality and women’s rights Stakeholders' View Members' View Women’s participation in decision making Women’s participation in peace building and peace negotiations 0 % 10 %20 %30 %40 %50 %60 %70 %80 %90 %100 % EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy 5 Provincial Women's Network Evaluation Report
Although, Kabul PWN has been re-established very recently, it has managed to develop close relations with government authorities, influential community elders and representatives of local civil society organization (CSO). The other stakeholders include the officials of Department of Women’s Affairs, members of the Peace Council and provincial prosecutors. These stakeholders are chosen on the basis of the influence they have, over local community and who can play a vital role in solving issues, raising awareness and changing the mind sets of the community people in a positive manner. Some of the stakeholders participate in the monthly meetings and seminars, conducted by the PWN and are well aware of the network’s activities, challenges and overall achievements. The cooperation between the PWN and relevant authorities reflect he tireless efforts of the network members that they put in conducting the activities. Kabul PWN members mostly involve national and international organizations, influential members of the community, civil service institutions such as schools and hospitals and provincial council members in their advocacies, which indicate their efforts in building connections and communication with other stakeholders. The Network has developed strong professional relationships with a number of influential local actors such as community elders and religious leaders; it regularly works with influential local actors and engage them in activities like, supervision of basic public service delivery, settling disputes, public awareness raising on different issues, and solving domestic violence cases and . As a result of joint efforts with these stakeholders, the PWN has succeeded in solving a number of issues which locals were facing. They have good relationship with Provincial Council and some of the provincial councilors have participated in PWN activities and appreciated their efforts. 1-4: Involvement of different groups in advocacies of Kabul PWN National and International NGOs or civil society organizations Police officials Provincial or District Governor Members of Parliament Provincial Council members Provincial Peace Committee members Administrative officials at institutions such as schools, hospitals, or clinics Line ministry government officials Local shuras/jirgas and other councils Elders Youth in the community Religious leaders 0 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 50 % 60 % 70 % 80 % 90 % In terms of participation of the stakeholders in the PWN activities, around 65% of the respondents claimed that they have been involved in the workshops (In Her Shoes) conducted by the PWN. 20% mentioned of participating in documentary screening on peace and security which shows the struggle of women in Liberia, Abkhazia, and the Kurdistan region of Iraq. It shows women’s rights defenders working to improve the lives of women dealing with issues related to VAWG, poverty and economic disempowerment, and forced marriage in the context of post-conflict societies. The film raises awareness on the struggle of women’s rights defenders and advocates who are working for empowering women. In some cases, stakeholders had sent representative of their organization to meet the PWN, in lieu of direct participation. Ms. Sharifa Shirzad, active head of Kabul provincial council stated that despite her busy schedule she participates in all the dialogues, conducted by the PWN, with interest. She emphasized participation of women from different walks of life support in raising awareness on Women Peace and Security (WPS) and also involvement of men for ensuring WPS. It is not possible to reach out to vulnerable women especially the VAW cases without developing a close relationship with both ministry of women affair and ministry of justice. The network has involved representatives of these ministries in their activities to work in collaboration with them. The stakeholders also confirmed their participation in the workshops organized by PWN for women’s peace and security. Ms. Najia Zarief– the representative from Ministry of justice suggested that issuing official letters and official invitation letters can be a good way for better communication EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy 6 Provincial Women's Network Evaluation Report
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