Female Forward South Asia :
Every person hopes for decent working conditions (SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth). Every man and woman. However, globally women still earn less than men, but do more unpaid work than men. When women are part of the general work force, they tend to choose jobs, which are very often closer to their traditional roles in society such as being an educator, a nurse or working in traditional industries such as embroidery, making local food, etc. They receive a rather modest pay from these activities. We would like to encourage women to consider gainful activities, which give them a better income and enable them to work in the industries, which are the future of the 21st century.
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Entrepreneurship beyond the conventional
Women represent around 48% of Pakistan’s total population, while female employment participation is only 15.5%. This shows a significant potential. Facilitation such as co-working spaces, and accelerators; women-focused competitions; trainings and networking opportunities have empowered women entrepreneurs. However the ecosystem still requires specific interventions to bridge the gap in funding and registration for women-led start-ups.
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Female Forward International South Asia
Not all heroes wear capes, but a lot of them wear sarees, dupattas and whatever they want to!
We at FNF South Asia are launching our #FemaleForwardInternational Campaign. Join us in our campaign to raise awareness around the issues that women face in their daily lives and convey the message that women empowerment is essential for a progressive world. Don’t miss the chance to tell their stories!
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Asma Jahangir: Torchbearer of Human Rights in Pakistan
The Foundation for Freedom reminisces the partnership with Asma Jahangir
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Nigar Nazar: Educating with Cartoons
“It’s amazing how much impact a seemingly non-traditional medium of awareness raising such as comics can create”, says FNF Representative to Pakistan, Dr. Almut Besold
