Project Name
COMMIT, ACT, DEMAND: we CAN end violence against women

Background UN WOMEN is supporting awareness raising activities in conjunction with the annual “16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence” campaign to take place from 25 November to 10 December, 2009.
Since 1991, individuals and organizations worldwide have been sponsoring activities to mark what is now an international phenomena aimed at raising awareness of all forms of violence against women in their communities.
Activists use the sixteen day period to foster a solidarity movement that raises awareness around gender-based violence as a human rights abuse, demands implementation against challenging obstacles, works to ensure better protection for survivors of violence and calls for its elimination.
The 16 Days of Activism is an international campaign originating from the first Women’s Global Leadership in 1991. Participants chose the dates, November 25, International Day Against Women, and December 10, International Human Rights Defenders Day, in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasize that such violence is a human rights violation. The 16-day period also highlights other significant dates including November 29, International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, December 1, World AIDS Day, and December 6, the Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre.
More information can be found at: http://www.cwgl.rutgers.edu/16days/kit07/kit.html The 16 Days Campaign has been used as an organizing strategy by individuals and groups around the world to call for the elimination of all forms of violence against women by:
• raising awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at the local, national, regional and international levels
• strengthening local work around violence against women
• establishing a clear link between local and international work to end violence against women
• providing a forum in which organizers can develop and share new and effective strategies
• demonstrating the solidarity of women around the world organizing against violence against women
• creating tools to pressure governments to implement promises made to eliminate violence against women
Operational Area Islamabad and surroundings
Objectives of Project Awareness raising by:
1. Organization of community based workshop will be held on creating awareness on ‘recycling and empowering’ conducted by two artists/designers whereby 20 female participants will work with tactile materials to design and produce commercially viable yet environmentally friendly products. The will be exhibited during the duration of the event and the proceeds given to the community women.
2. Mainstreaming the works of selected male and female artists through an exhibition of paintings, photographs and installation, representing issues faced by women in regards to Human Rights while showing a ray of hope for survival. The exhibition will emphasize that all forms of violence whether perpetrated in the public or private sphere, are a violation of human rights.
3. Arrange the outreach of the exhibition will extend to students, representative of the public and private sectors, members of civil society, members of the international community, the press and media.
4. National and regional communities will be reached through a targeted 2009 desk calendar and postcard calendar campaign which will enhance and further strengthen the visual arts exhibition
5. The project will capitalize on the organization’s resources and networks in the media using press kits including press releases, a press review and interviews. Television based profiling of the issues will provide an effective platform for disseminating the information.
Tasks 1. Preparation
i. Exhibit concept, visualization, conceptualization
ii. Conduct consultations with artists to familiarize them with the project theme and goals, critique of art work and provision of guidance.
iii. Conceptualization and designing of desk and postcard calendars and invitation cards.
iv. Consultation meeting with UN WOMEN to finalize exhibit concept and contents
v. Printing of invitation cards and calendars
vi. Mobilization of media resources and preparation of press kits

2. Press Review for Media on 25th November (before the inaugural)
3. Inaugural Event
4. Open House for public: 26th November – 10th December
5. Report Preparation
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Deliverables 1. Project completion narrative and financial report (to be submitted within a week after the event).
2. An audited financial statement with supporting vouchers covering expenditures covered from UN WOMEN financial support.
Time Frame 1. Programme Period: from 25 November 2008 to 10 December 2009
2. Reporting Period: 1 month
Information on Application and Selection Procedures Eligibility:

National/local organizations registered and with legal status based in Pakistan are eligible. Partnerships between government and non-governmental organizations are encouraged.

Who can apply?
• Non-governmental organizations
• Governments, including National or Local government agencies
• Local Associations
• Community based organizations
• Education and research institutions
• Women’s groups/networks and groups working with boys and men
• Groups/networks that promotes men and boys’ engagement in gender equality
• Organizations of women/people living with HIV and AIDS
Submission modalities Main Elements of the Proposals:

a. Organizational Information and Background – 1 page
b. Project Title and -1 page
c. Brief description of the project – ½ page
d. Justification of the section – ½ page
e. Strategy for follow up – ½ page
f. Work plan – not more than 1 page
g. Project budget – not more than ½ page

Proposals should be submitted in English. The proposals should be sent in sealed envelops by post (with electronic copies by email if possible) to the UN WOMEN Programme Office in Pakistan.

UN WOMEN Pakistan
UNHCR Building, Diplomatic Enclave No. 2, Quaid-e-Azam University Road, Sector G-4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: unifem.pakistan@unifem.org

Consideration Total budget: PKR 895,000
*USD 1= PKR 82

Deadline Submission deadline: Not later than Friday, 30th October, 2009 COB 17:00 hours
Announcement of Results Only short-listed applicants will be contacted by Monday, 9th November, 2009