Capacity strengthening and empowerment of women
July 2014-September 2015
Aurat Foundation, USAID
Sialkot
➤ This project is based on creating awareness among workers—especially women—about their rights and labor laws
➤ The target audience includes:
Working women
Laborers
Factory owners
Chamber of commerce
General public
➤ Sensitization of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce on harassment against women at the workplace
➤ Established an inquiry committee on sexual harassment at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce
➤ Shared harassment committee information with other industries in Sialkot
➤ Sensitization of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce on gender discrimination and women-friendly HR policies
➤ 96 women workers trained on rights and labor laws through a 3-day training workshop
➤ 102 women workers facilitated on trade union registration through two forums
➤ 25 women trained for leadership