Sabawoon
“Sabawoon” (Dawn) was the Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) flagship and popular radio show aired from Peshawar for the entire Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas regions. It was designed to inculcate respect for human rights values, underscore the need for good governance, create greater awareness for democratic and governance reforms in democratic institutions, and to create avenues for the public to participate in policymaking either through formal institutions or informal consultations. Through this endeavor, CRSS established mechanisms for the inclusion of multiple social groups in decision-making processes, such as youth and students, provincial legislatures, and other concerned officials including local representatives.
The radio programs helped encourage civil society and local communities to formulate and express their positions on significant issues experienced by them. All segments of “Sabawoon” radio programs aimed to emphasize the fundamental importance of promoting justice and the rule of law as an ‘indispensable element’ for peaceful coexistence and to prevent armed conflict. The shows broadcast from private radio channels FM 101 Peshawar, AM 1260 Peshawar, FM 93 Dera Ismail Khan.
The programs 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. “Sabawoon” established a “Listener Club” to determine the listeners’ interest in the radio program, where the shows were successfully received, and to evaluate their understanding of the issues discussed with the help of a specially designed questionnaire.
Sabawoon Showcase Ranra February 8th, 2018
A Step towards Equal Citizenry (Monthly Stipend for Clergymen) The latest episode of Ranra (Light) discussed the Khyber Pakhtunkwa (KP) government’s initiatives for regularizing...
Sabawoon Showcase Jwandai Jazbey February 7th, 2018
Festivals – A Sign of Peace The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirit) discussed the celebration of different types of festivals including national, traditional and...
Sabawoon Showcase Da Semay Jaaj February 6th, 2018
The latest episode of Da Semay Jaaj (Regional Review) focused on the various issues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administrated Tribal Areas. Several issues of the public...
Sabawoon Showcase Ranra February 1st, 2018
Legislation for Females, Challenges and Way Forward The latest episode of Ranra (Light) discussed the importance of legislation for females and what challenges stand in its way....
Sabawoon Showcase Jwandai Jazbey January 31st, 2018
Democracy and Leadership The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirit) discussed the importance of democracy and leadership. In Pakistan, there are limited opportunities...
Sabawoon Showcase Da Semay Jaaj January 30th, 2018
The latest episode of Da Semay Jaaj (Regional Review) focused on the various issues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas, with reports from Kohat, Swat...
Sabawoon Showcase Jarga Maraka January 29th, 2018
Importance of Paigham-e-Pakistan Declaration The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (Debate and Council) discussed the very important declaration, Paigham-e-Pakistan, which was...
Sabawoon Showcase Ranra January 25th, 2018
Child Abuse a Burning Social Issue The latest episode of Ranra (Light) addressed child abuse as a burning issue in the light of recent cases reported in Punjab and Khyber...
Sabawoon Showcase January 24th, 2018
Role of Media in Conflict Resolution The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirits) discussed the role of media in conflict resolution, along with journalistic ethics....
Sabawoon Showcase Da Semay Jaaj January 23rd, 2018
The latest episode of Da Semay Jaaj (Regional Review) focused on various issues of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with reports from Kuram Agency, DI Khan and Charsadda, along with the...
Sabawoon Showcase Jarga Maraka January 22nd, 2018
Delays in System of Justice and Solutions The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (Debate and Council) discussed the current situation in the existing judicial system and the recent...
Sabawoon Showcase Ranra January 18th, 2018
Women as Equal Contributors The latest episode of Ranra (Light) featured the effective and equal contribution of females in social, political and economic fields in Khyber...
Sabawoon Showcase Jwandai Jazbey January 17th, 2018
Youth Employment to Counter Extremism The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirit) highlighted the connection of unemployment with extremism among the youth. The guest...
Sabawoon Showcase Da Semay Jaaj January 16th, 2018
The latest episode of Da Semay Jaaj (Regional Review) highlighted various issues from all across Khyber Pakhtunkwa (KP). 21 callers from different areas of KP and Federally...
Sabawoon Showcase Jarga Maraka January 15th, 2018
FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) Reforms – Extension of Judiciary The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (Debate and Council) focused on the historic decision of extending...
Sabawoon Showcase Ranra Janauary 11th, 2018
Challenges for Home Based Female Entrepreneurs In connection with the objective of women empowerment, the latest episode of Ranra (Light) brought forward the various challenges...
Sabawoon Showcase Jwandai Jazbey January 10th, 2018
Street Children for Peace Building The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirit) discussed the initiative of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government’s Zamung Kor, a shelter for...
Sabawoon Showcase Da Semay Jaaj January 9th, 2018
The latest episode of Da Semay Jaaj (Regional Review) focused on various important issues of the region. Nine callers shared the issues of their areas and were concerned with the...
Sabawoon Showcase Jarga Maraka January 8th, 2018
Religious Freedom in Pakistan The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (Debate and Council) focused on the recent situation of religious freedom in Pakistan after USA added Pakistan’s...
Sabawoon Showcase Ranra January 5th, 2018
Importance and Role of Provincial Commission on Status of Women The latest episode of Ranra (Light) highlighted the role and importance of Provincial Commission on the Status of...
Sabawoon Showcase Jwandai Jazbey January 3rd, 2018
Role of Youth in Politics for Strengthening Democracy The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirit) focused on the role of youth in strengthening democracy in Pakistan. The...
Sabawoon Showcase Jarga Maraka January 1st, 2018
NAP: A Review of 2017 The latest episode of Jarga Marka (Debate and Council) reviewed the National Action Plan (NAP) with Sahibzada Sayed Sajjad, SP Security Peshawar and Dr....
Sabawoon Showcase Ranra December 28th, 2017
Dispute Resolution Councils (DRC), an Alternate Source for Conflict Resolution The latest show of Sabawoon Ranra (Light) discussed the theme of Alternative Dispute Resolution...
Sabawoon Showcase Jwandai Jazbey December 27th, 2017
Challenges and Cultural Barriers Faced by Sportswomen The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirit) focused on participation of females in sports and the cultural and...
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