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: March 9, 2017
The Importance of Afforestation for the Mitigation of Global Warming The latest episode of Ranra (light) discussed the importance of afforestation to curb global warming. Key...
Sabawoon Showcase: March 07, 2017
Regional Review on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) discussed several public issues...
Sabawoon Showcase: March 06, 2017
Violence Against Women and Civil Society’s Role in Raising Mass Awareness for Women’s Rights The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) discussed violence against...
Sabawoon Showcase: March 2, 2017
Climate Change and Plans of the Pakistani Government The latest episode of Ranra (light) discussed Pakistan’s role in climate change, and governmental plans to counter the...
Sabawoon Showcase: March 8, 2017
Women’s Rights and the Significance of Celebrating International Women’s Day The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) discussed the rights of women in Pakistani...
Sabawoon Showcase: March 01, 2017
Achievements of the Handicapped People in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (alive spirits) discussed...
Sabawoon Showcase: February 28, 2017
Regional Review on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) discussed several public issues...
Sabawoon Showcase: February 27, 2017
Show title: Drug Addictions and District Administration Plans The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) discussed the increase in drug addiction in the Peshawar...
Sabawoon Showcase: February 21, 2016
Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) took up different issues of public...
Sabawoon Showcase: February 20, 2017
Recent wave of terrorism and the Government’s strategies to tackle this menace The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) discussed the recent surge in terrorist...
Sabawoon Showcase: February 15, 2017
Importance of Sports for Peace and Healthy Life The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (living spirits) discussed the significance of sports for peace and healthy life. Other...
Sabawoon Showcase: February 16, 2017
Tolerance and Respect for Diversity The latest episode of Ranra (light) took up the subject of intolerance in our society and the important of respect for diversity in promoting...
Sabawoon Showcase – February 14, 2016
Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) discussed several public issues...
Sabawoon Showcase – February 13, 2017
Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Reforms Bill and its Merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) discussed the FATA...
Sabawoon Showcase – February 09, 2017
Celebration of National Women’s Day in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The latest episode of Ranra (light) discussed the significance of National Women’s Day (NWD) and its celebrations...
Sabawoon Showcase – February 08, 2017
Raffia Qaseem Baig; The First Ever Lady Constable in Pakistan to Serve in the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (living spirits) featured the first...
Sabawoon Showcase – February 07, 2017
Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) discussed several public issues...
Sabawoon Showcase – February 6, 2017
Adulteration in Food Items and Its Legal Implications The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) took up the issue of adulterated food items in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
Sabawoon Showcase [February 2, 2017]
Show title: Significance of Civic Sense for Society The latest episode of Ranra (light) highlighted the importance of civic sense to make our society more progressive. Other...
Sabawoon Showcase [February 1, 2017]
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...
Sabawoon Showcase [January 30, 2017]
Show Title: The Significance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Sehat Insaf Cards Program The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) focused on the importance of KP...
Sabawoon Showcase [January 31, 2017]
Show Title: Regional Review of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) The latest episode of the Da Simay Jaaj (regional review) focused on two...
Sabawoon Showcase: Effects of Militancy on Hospitality and Hujra Culture
January 26, 2017, Peshawar: The topic of the latest episode of Sabawoon, the flagship radio program of the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), was hospitality and...
Sabawoon Showcase: Online Businesses and Jobs Opportunities
January 25, 2016, Peshawar: The latest episode of Sabawoon[i], flagship radio program of Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), discussed the online businesses and...
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