Meeting organised by the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme’s project “BEST4WEER” in Upper Chitral, Boni

The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) with financial support of the Canadian Government organised a special programme in Upper Chitral Boni, Pakistan to promote the continuity of the project “Best for Women” programme to address women’s economic and social empowerment, gender equality and other issues. The programme was attended by District Gender Equality Alliance (GETA) Chairperson Advocate Abida Younis, (DCSW) Chairperson Naushaba, Population Welfare staff, as well as senior AKRSP representatives. The main objective of the meeting was to formulate a comprehensive and sustainable action plan and review the performance of civil society organisations regarding their role, their strength, and capacity building. Along with this, highlighting the role of gender equality, effective networking of gender equality advocates, and exemplary couples was also part of the programme. The meeting was held under the auspices of AKRSP’s “BEST4WEER” project, which included men and women who have overcome obstacles to gender equality and women’s empowerment or are playing a significant role in solving socio-economic challenges.