Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO), organized a roundtable to get input from civil society on the proposed environmental law in Sindh. Sindh Minister Dr Sikandar Mandhro, SPO country head Naseer Memon, DG EPA Naeem Mughul, Chairperson Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) Mohammad Ali Shah, Prof Ismail Kumbhar of Agriculture University Tando Jam, Javed Akhtar of IUCN, Nasir
Protection of human rights is signature identity of democratic societies. All stakeholders need to strive for improving the image of Pakistan on human rights front. State of human rights in Pakistan merits greater cooperation among various stakeholders for improvement. Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) and the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights (MoLJ&HR) have
A public advocacy event on “Effective Legislation to Protect Women’s Rights” on conclusion of 16 days worldwide campaign against violence against women by Mumkin Alliance. Naseer Memon Chief Executive, Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) in his address said that the women rights cannot be attained without getting room in political agenda of the society; He said that
Civil society has shown serious concerns over potential abuse of Pakistan Protection Ordinance 2013 and demand annulment during a national level consultation organized by Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) in Islamabad. Civil and human rights defenders consider these ominous laws as a tool to steamroller movements of political and civil rights. The Pakistan Protection Ordinance
We are glad to share that the Chief Executive of SPO Mr. Memon has been nominated as a Member on the “Technical Group for the development of a Core Humanitarian Standard and Coherent Standards Architecture”. The Group is convened by HAP, People In Aid and the Sphere Project for the development of a Core Humanitarian
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) conducted a training workshop in Lahore on ‘Interpersonal Communication Skills and the Power of Positive Attitude’ starting from Sep 30th – Oct 1st, 2013 for its associate level staff. A total of 23 staff members from the National Center and all Regional Centers participated in the interactive workshop which discussed topics
Strengthening Participatory Organisation (SPO) Lahore region organized a provincial level consultative meeting on ‘Effective Women Participation in Local Government’. Salman Abid, Regional Head SPO Lahore while addressing the consultative meeting stressed the need for development process to be inclusive. This was possible if all groups of people especially women contribute to creating opportunities as per
Islamabad-Rawalpindi, Monday, September 23, 2013 We are outraged at yet another inhuman act of killing and carnage aimed at the rapidly dwindling Christian community of Pakistan. We most strongly condemn the two suicide bombing attacks against a Sunday morning prayer congregation at the All Saints’ Church in Kohati Gate, Peshawar. We stand steadfastly and in total solidarity
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) organized a three-day training workshop on “Democratic Governance, Social Justice / Gender Justice and role of Civil Society” in Karachi. The training session was conducted by Mr. Jami Chandio. Twelve officer level staff from the Programme Implementation department in Turbat, Quetta, Hyderabad and Karachi was Participants. The training focused on topics
Law-makers, lawyers, government officials and civil society activists urged the government to pass effective Domestic Violence Law in Punjab, here in Provincial Metropolis. Domestic violence is considered a private matter and therefore women are discouraged to reveal it in public or report it. Mumkin Alliance for prevention of violence against women organized a consultation to