Show Title: Role of Female Local Government Representatives (LGRs) in Addressing Women’s Issues
The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (living spirits) discussed the role of female LGRs in addressing women’s issues in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Other points of discussion included the vision and performance of female LG members, their role in mass awareness about female rights, societal barriers faced by them, and understanding the rules of business (ROBs) and their potential to resolve women’s issues. The program also highlighted the discrimination against female LG members in allocation of funds and development projects approved by the government of KP.
The show was aired under the theme of Jwandai Jazbey (living spirits) on Wednesday. Ms. Kamran Naheed, educationist and member of the District Council, Peshawar, was the studio guest.
Ms. Naheed said: “There are 342 female members in the LG in KP. Unfortunately, there is a high level of discrimination against female members when it comes to the approval of developmental projects and funds. As a result, women have to struggle a lot for equal share in resources.”
A radio report shed light on the developmental projects undertaken by female members in Peshawar.
Three callers participated live in the show and urged the KP government to empower females in the local government equitably so that they could actively participate in the socio-economic development of the country.
About Sabawoon
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.