Introduction:
Sabawoon (dawn) is a flagship radio intervention of the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS). It is aired from Peshawar for the entire Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) region. The shows are broadcast from private radio channels FM 101 Peshawar, AM 1260 Peshawar, FM 93 Dera Ismail Khan.
Sabawoon has been designed to inculcate respect for human rights (especially female rights), underscore the need for good governance, create greater awareness for democratic and governance reforms, and to create avenues for the public to participate in policymaking either through formal institutions or informal consultations. The programs are meant to promote a democratic discourse, trigger critical thinking, and create social space for a counter-radicalization narrative in the militancy-stricken and religious extremism prone areas.
Through this endeavor, the CRSS is also creating mechanisms for the inclusion of multiple social groups in the decision-making processes, such as youth and students, female members of society, and local government representatives. The radio programs have helped encourage civil society and local communities to formulate and express their positions on issues that affect them. All segments of Sabawoon radio programs emphasize that rule of law is an indispensable element for peaceful coexistence.
Sabawoon has aired over 3,000 shows under its banner. The following are some of the inspiring stories collected from the field, in-studio, and via caller feedback. They showcase how these individuals have contributed to building a peaceful and democratic society. These are stories of resilience and perseverance. These are stories of heartbreak and heart-mend. These are stories of ordinary Pakistanis, in extenuating circumstances, doing extraordinary things.
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