Deadline: 17-Jul-23
The UN Women is seeking proposals to support “Prevention and Protection of Women from Violence through Enhanced Access to Justice and Services” initiatives in Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan by increasing capacity, coordination, and knowledge of stakeholders on VAW for better handling of cases and enhanced access to justice for women.
The proposed initiative will focus on reducing structural barriers to women’s participation and strengthening both institutional and personnel capacity and overall performance of the justice sector through improved coordination, to improve women’s access to quality and survivor-centered justice.
Objectives
- The programme will contribute to improving access to justice by women in three districts across Punjab as well as the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and has the following specific objectives:
- Duty bearers and rights holders have evidence of the scale and nature of VAW to enable policy action and legislative reforms
- Law enforcement agencies and other justice sector personnel are sensitized on VAW and capacitated to respond to needs of women and girls subject to violence
- Women & girls experiencing violence have enhanced access to crisis information and helplines, safe accommodation, legal and rights information and advice.
- The assignment has the following specific objectives:
- Co-operation between justice and security sector stakeholders at national and provincial levels is increased on matters related to VAW;
- Provision of training and tools to enhance capacity of Law enforcement officials and other service providers to deal with survivors of VAW;
- Lawyers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders are oriented on EVAW Laws for efficient and gender-responsive dispensation of justice.
Funding Information
- The budget range for this proposal should be PKR36, 000,000 – 40,000,000.
- Duration of assignment: 10 months (15th August 2023 to 15th June 2024)
- Districts:
- Punjab: Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi
- Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
Workstreams
- The selected organisation will be expected to carry out activities under the following two workstreams:
- Co-operation between justice and security sector stakeholders at national and provincial levels:
- Under this output, UN Women will work closely with justice sector institutions to strengthen coordination between different stakeholders. This will include development of coordinated platforms for police and justice sector personnel as well as conducting dialogues and trainings to strengthen collaboration. These specialized multi-stakeholder programmes will ensure that VAW cases are properly dealt with before and during court proceedings.
- The selected organization will be encouraged to:
- Develop, print, and disseminate handbook on Police-Prosecutor-Prisons cooperation on cases of VAW.
- Conduct at least 2 consultation/dialogues with duty-bearers for enhanced inter-agency coordination.
- Support UN Women in organising 2 National Dialogues with criminal justice stakeholders including medico-legal officers (medical examiners), forensic officers, and police surgeons to enhance coordination for better handling of VAW cases.
- Mobilise and Conduct at least 2 Meetings of Service Providers’ Network at provincial level.
- Support UN Women in organising a regional exchange/ study tour for justice sector officials to learn best practices for overcoming similar challenges.
- Provision of training and tools to enhance capacity of Law enforcement officials:
- This approach will ensure continuity of knowledge and build a self-sustainable model.
- Development and inclusion of 2 modules related to case management andinvestigation of VAW cases in police training plans and curriculum.
- Undertake training of 40 master trainers within police training institutes to deliver the above modules on an ongoing basis.
- Train a minimum of 225 police personnel on handling VAW cases, application of rape detection kits and recording evidence and statements digitally.
- Training of 50 medico-legal officers on SoPs and guidelines for rape detection kits in selected ARCCs in Sindh
- Develop a network of women police lawyers and conduct trainings of 400 lawyers and prosecutors on women’s rights, Anti-rape (investigation and Trial) Act 2021 and sexual harassment laws.
- This approach will ensure continuity of knowledge and build a self-sustainable model.
- Community awareness campaigns designed and launched on VAW.
- The proposed advocacy and communication planshould include suggested tools, media and expected outreach should be proposed to achieve the following specific targets:
- At least 20 awareness-raising activitiesin collaboration with the Police and CSOs to promote a positive image of the police. These may range from seminars/street theatres, FGDs, legal literacy events, mock courts/FIR registration etc at the district/community level to create widescale awareness in the selected districts;
- Engage a minimum of 100men and boys (including from law enforcement agencies) as HeforShe advocates to promote Gender Equality and help transform unequal gender roles;
- Design and rollout an awareness campaigns onsocial media[and the local cable TV?] based on the findings of Knowledge, attitude and practice survey being undertaken separately by UN Women. This will also entail development of province specific IEC material based on key themes finalised in consultation with UN Women.
- The proposed advocacy and communication planshould include suggested tools, media and expected outreach should be proposed to achieve the following specific targets:
- Co-operation between justice and security sector stakeholders at national and provincial levels:
Competencies
- Requirements and Registration
- At least 05 years of experience in designing and implementation of similar activities in close coordination of justice sector departments including police, medicolegal, prosecution etc.
- Reputed nationally registered organization with representative office in ICT or Punjab and outreach in mentioned areas of intervention.
- Proven track record of working in the area of women’s access to justice and EVAW programs with justice sector.
- Demonstrated experience in development of modules and delivery of trainings for police and prosecution departments. The applicant must submit at least 03 samples of training modules for GBV crimes developed for justice sector stakeholders.
- Previous experience with UN agencies or other international development agencies is an advantage.
- Ability to communicate in local language.
- Valid letter of understanding with minimum two relevant departments of interventionmust and be attached with proposal.
- NOC from EAD or Relevant Provincial Authorities to implement projects in ICT/ the province.
- A verifiable reputation of integrity and competence.
- Strong district outreach and linkages with other organizations.
- Previous collaborative work done with medico-legal and health departments would be an added advantage.
- Registered organization with legal statuary body in Pakistan.
- Annual Programme and Audit Reports of last three years.
- Experience and Functional Competencies
- Overall mission, purpose, and core programmes/services of the organization
- Firm Organizational experience on gender mainstreaming, Access to Justice and Rule of Law Programmes for women.
- Track record of similar work experience of the Pakistan specific access to justice and familiarity with international norms and standards on gender equality in the national and regional context.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Having provincial working experience and presence of at least three years with similar.
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