EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD)

EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering women and youth at the community and policy levels

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

Access to Justice Committees held coordination meetings in #Herat & #Bamyan. Representatives from various justice sectors, #CSOs & #media discussed ways to improve coordination between formal & informal justice providers to prevent human rights violations.

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[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

Under #MWPS II project, @EPD & @CordaidAF, with support of @NLinAfghanistan established 5 new PWNs in #Nimruz, #Kunar, #Jawzjan, #Panjshir & #Khost provinces. PWNs will focus on UNSCR 1325 & women peace & security.

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@CordaidAF
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[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

Thanks to @AfgSrmo for providing Stress Management Training to #PWNs in 20 #provinces at this difficult & stressful time. PWNs will deliver this training to more women's rights activists to cope with the stress & anxiety & continue their efforts for #women's #peace & #security.

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

In the #South #Asian conference on “Solidarity for #WPS” attended by women activists, MPs & UN rep from 8 countries - EPD's DYDirector reiterated on women solidarity, alliance & regional advocacy for #Afghan #women rights in the uncertain & difficult situation 🇦🇫 .

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

A 4-Day Dialogue on Peace Prospects was held with #CommunityElders, #ReligiousLeaders, #Women & #Activists in Khairo Karez, #Uruzgan. "We will not go back, women's rights should be respected by all, now is the time for women to raise their voice." Said Mr. Urfan #DeputyGovernor.

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

Representatives of #PeaceBuilders group from 11 provinces & 24 districts had a productive virtual meeting with @SapedarPalace, & negotiating team. They shared their concerns & suggestions about #PeaceProcess, #women’s rights, and protecting #achievements of 20 years.

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

Under #MWPS II project, @EPD & @CordaidAF with financial support of @NLinAfghanistan held #Advise & #Support sessions for women associations & activists in 12 provinces which focused on women’s rights from the #Islam perspective & #Resolution1325.

@NLinAfghanistan
@CordaidAF

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

During #PeaceProspects dialogue in #Tani, Khost, Mawlawi Abdul Rahman said, “Islam is a religion of peace, tranquility & prosperity. It has solution and guidance in all circumstances for all kinds of disputes & conflicts.

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@forozan_rasooli
@QayumiSheila

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

#WomenNetworks from 20 #provinces & #WomenLeaders had an extensive discussion with Mr. @tomas_niklasson, Acting EU-SREP & @EUAmbAFG on #women activities despite challenges, deteriorating security & peace process & the way forward.
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[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

EPD facilitated @WIPS-Afg and #ProvincialWomenNetworks virtual interaction with #UNSRSG @DeborahLyonsUN and her team. They talked about women challenges, increased violence, the peace process and way forward.

@NLinAfghanistan
@CordaidAF
@forozan_rasooli

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

The leadership of the EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy congratulates Eid-ul-Adha to all Afghans.

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

A 4-day dialogue on peace prospects held with #CommunityElders, #ReligiousLeaders, #Women & #CivilActivists in Tani, #Khost. "From the Islamic point of view, mediation between two human beings is the duty of all Muslims" acting district governor.

@SMP_AF
@forozan_rasooli

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

EPD held awareness sessions titled “In her shoes” for men in 15 provinces aimed at protecting women’s rights & enhancing #peace, #justice & #security for them. They role-played as women in different scenarios of violence.

@CordaidAF
@NLinAfghanistan
@forozan_rasooli

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

EPD held awareness sessions on the “right to access info & social responsibilities” in Kabul, Balkh, Nangarhar, Bamyan & Herat. Objective was to #educate participants on importance of access to info & develop viable #solutions for #eliminating #issues hindering access to info.

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

We are delighted to announce our new #PartnershipAgreement with @Sida through 2nd phase of @EuApsm for #Promoting #Peace, #Reconciliation & #WomenRights at the community level through local activists in seven provinces of #Afghanistan.

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@SMP_AF
@SapedarPalace

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

The #WIPS and #Provincial #Women's #Network (PWNs) members had extensive discussions with the #EUDeputyAmbassador, Mr. @ArnoutPauwels on the deteriorating security situation in the country & the future of #women's rights in Afghanistan

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

EPD held coordination meetings with women lead CSOs in #Kabul, #Balkh, #Nangarhar, #Bamyan, & #Herat & discussed #corruption that affects #women. Strategies to combat corruption & #improve the provision of public services for women were developed.

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[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

Hosted a 3-day #CapacityBuilding workshop in Herat for #Women’s, CSOs, empowering them to fight against #Corruption. The topics were access to information law, social audit, accountability, advocacy, alliance and partnership & M&E.
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@forozan_rasooli
@QayumiSheila

[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

EPD organized a radio program on women’s inheritance rights with the representatives from #HumanRights, Dpt of #Justice, #Hajj&Religious Affairs, #CivilSociety, #ReligiousLeaders in #Bamyan. The aim was to educate the audiences about the right of women to inherit.
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[EQUALITY for Peace and Democracy (EPD) @EPD_AFG]

Committee members of #Access2Justice held the monthly meeting with department of #Justice, #ProvincialCouncil, Dpt of Women’s Affairs, #CivilActivists, #CommunityElders & #Media in #Bamyan. Various issues & awareness programs related to access2justice were discussed.
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