Baidarie Sialkot Pakistan was founded in 1993. Objectives:
a. b. c. d. Reduction in Discriminations & Violence against women, children and religious minorities. e.
It works for the socio-economic empowerment of marginalized, vulnerable and excluded segments of society especially women, children, persons with physical limitations and religious minorities. Baidarie works for the Capacity-building of the right holders and concerned stakeholders and establishment of enabling channels for empowerment of the socially and economically excluded / vulnerable group
s to take sustained collective and organized actions to address poverty, ignorance, disease, violence, coercion, injustice and discrimination.
2. Promotion and protection of human rights, especially rights of women and children other vulnerable ones. Provision of enabling environment for access to quality services for Education, Adult Literacy, Health & Hygiene and reproductive health care services to the people, especially women and children. Socio-Economic Empowerment of socially and economically excluded classes especially Women through provision of quality services for Micro Financing, Entrepreneurship enhancement, access to employability and CPI Improvement. Research & analysis on the issues confronting overall development of the people. f. Strengthening efficient, transparent and accountable governance structures & practices to ensure participation of all the stakeholders in local policy and decision making formations and functions. g. Development of Baidarie as a sustainable institution making right-based, holistic interventions to raise the standards of living of the people of Sialkot District, especially women and children
4. Organizational Strategies
a. Issue sensitization, knowledge building, Awareness raising & Social Mobilization. Group Formation & capacity building. Public dialogues, debates and consultations on issues relating human and socio-economic development. Information generation, collection, compilation & dissemination. Policy Analysis and Advocacy. Information on Prior Work: The organization has been providing input in the following areas to pace up the process of economic and social inclusions of the poor and ultra poor communities. a. Poverty alleviation through social mobilization, skill diversifcation and ehancement, micro-financing, development of entrepreneurship and increase in access for the deprived ones to the linkages for maximizing productiivity, employablity and income generation. Awareness raising, knowledge building and sensitization in the state and society related policy/opinion /decision makers for proactively addressing the issues thwarting gender mainstreaming, equality and justice. Increasing Responsiveness in state & societal legal and social support mechanisms for protection and promotion of the fundamental rights of vulnerable groups and facilitating easy and expedited access to justice for the victims. Capacity building of the grass-root CSOs and other relevant stakeholders to provide legal and social protection to women/girls, children and other survivors of gender based discriminations violence and torture. Increased demands for pro-poor and gender-sensitive legislation and across the board enforcement of legal instruments protecting the rights of vulnerable ones. Research on social and economic issues and analysis to find out the root causes and impacts etc. The organization has also been working to increase women adult literacy, protection of the rights of women workers, primary health care, formal and non-formal education, universal primary education, child rights protection, youth development, protection of human rights, capacity development of local bodies enabling them to function effectively, provision of releif to the affectees of natural calamities and the rights based advocacy and etc. During the struggle spanning from 1993 to 2014, Baidarie Sialkot has been honoured to work in collaboration with UN WOMEN, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, ILO, The Asia Foundation, UNICEF, NCHD, EC-EIDHR, DFID, British High Commission, CIDA-PSU, CIDA-PAGE, SCF (UK), SAP-Pk, Social Welfare Department, DTCE, TVO, GFW, Corporate Sector, vocational training institutes, Aurat Foundation (AF), Muslim Charity Fund, Awaiting Eyes Foundation, District Government Sialkot and Local support structures etc.
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📰 Media Coverage | Daily Sahafat
We are pleased to share that Baidarie's Awareness Raising Session on Pro-Women Laws and Policies has been featured in Daily Sahafat.
The session was organized under the project "Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab), Pakistan", with the support of UN Women.
The awareness session aimed to enhance women's understanding of their legal rights, pro-women laws and available protection mechanisms. Participants actively engaged in discussions on gender equality, justice and women's empowerment, strengthening their confidence to claim their rights and contribute to their communities.
The coverage in Daily Sahafat further strengthens the message of promoting women's rights, legal awareness, and gender equality, while encouraging greater public engagement in supporting women's economic empowerment and inclusive development.
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📰 Media Coverage | Daily Dunya News National Pakistan
We are pleased to share that Baidarie's Awareness Raising Session on Pro-Women Laws and Policies has been featured in Daily Dunya News National Pakistan.
The session was organized under the project "Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab), Pakistan", with the support of UN Women.
The awareness session aimed to enhance women's understanding of their legal rights, pro-women laws, and available protection mechanisms. Participants actively engaged in discussions on gender equality, justice and women's empowerment, strengthening their confidence to claim their rights and contribute to their communities.
The publication of this initiative in Daily Dunya News National Pakistan reflects the growing importance of promoting women's rights and legal awareness. Baidarie remains committed to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls through sustained awareness, capacity-building and community engagement initiatives.
28/06/2026
📰 Media Coverage | Daily New Samaa Pakistan
We are pleased to share that Baidarie's Awareness Raising Session on Pro-Women Laws and Policies has been featured in Daily New Samaa Pakistan.
The session was organized under the project "Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab), Pakistan", with the support of UN Women.
The awareness session aimed to enhance women's understanding of their legal rights, pro-women laws, and available protection mechanisms. Participants actively engaged in discussions on gender equality, justice and women's empowerment, strengthening their confidence to claim their rights and contribute to their communities.
The publication of this initiative in Daily New Samaa Pakistan helps bring greater attention to the importance of women's rights, legal awareness and economic empowerment, encouraging broader community engagement in building a more inclusive and equitable society.
28/06/2026
📰 Media Coverage | The Nation News Pakistan
We are pleased to share that Baidarie's Awareness Raising Session on Pro-Women Laws and Policies has been featured in The Nation News Pakistan.
The session was organized under the project "Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab), Pakistan", with the support of UN Women Pakistan.
The awareness session aimed to enhance women's understanding of their legal rights, pro-women laws and available protection mechanisms. Participants actively engaged in discussions on gender equality, justice and women's empowerment, strengthening their confidence to claim their rights and contribute to their communities.
This media coverage highlights the importance of creating greater awareness of women's rights and reflects the collective commitment to advancing gender equality, legal literacy, and women's economic empowerment. Baidarie remains dedicated to working with communities and partners to ensure that women and girls have the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to thrive.
28/06/2026
📰 Media Coverage | Daily The BBC News Pakistan, Lahore
We are pleased to share that Baidarie's Awareness Raising Session on Pro-Women Laws and Policies has been featured in Daily The BBC News Pakistan, Lahore.
The session was organized under the project "Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab), Pakistan", with the support of UN Women.
The awareness session aimed to enhance women's understanding of their legal rights, pro-women laws and available protection mechanisms. Participants actively engaged in discussions on gender equality, justice and women's empowerment, strengthening their confidence to claim their rights and contribute to their communities.
This media coverage highlights the significance of promoting awareness on women's rights and showcases the continued efforts to foster gender equality, legal awareness and women's economic empowerment. Baidarie remains dedicated to empowering women and girls through sustainable community engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
28/06/2026
📰 Media Coverage | Daily Nawaiwaqat Pakistan
We are pleased to share that Baidarie's Awareness Raising Session on Pro-Women Laws and Policies has been featured in Daily Nawaiwaqat Pakistan.
The session was organized under the project "Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab), Pakistan", with the support of UN Women Pakistan.
The awareness session aimed to enhance women's understanding of their legal rights, pro-women laws and available protection mechanisms. Participants actively engaged in discussions on gender equality, justice and women's empowerment, strengthening their confidence to claim their rights and contribute to their communities.
This media coverage reinforces the importance of raising awareness about women's rights and recognizes the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality, legal awareness and women's economic empowerment across District Sialkot. Baidarie remains committed to creating inclusive opportunities that enable women and girls to realize their full potential.
28/06/2026
📰 Media Coverage | National News Pakistan
We are pleased to share that Baidarie's Awareness Raising Session on Pro-Women Laws and Policies has been featured in The Nation News Pakistan.
The session was organized under the project "Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab), Pakistan", with the support of UN Women Pakistan.
The awareness session aimed to enhance women's understanding of their legal rights, pro-women laws and available protection mechanisms. Participants actively engaged in discussions on gender equality, justice and women's empowerment, strengthening their confidence to claim their rights and contribute to their communities.
This media coverage reflects the growing importance of promoting awareness on women's rights and highlights the collective efforts being made to build an informed, empowered and gender-equal society. Baidarie remains committed to advancing women's empowerment through community engagement, awareness and capacity-building initiatives.
20/06/2026
Courtesy: Mr. Salman Abid
17/06/2026
🌟 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed 🌟
Baidarie is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hunar Center under the project “Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab) Pakistan,” supported by UN Women Pakistan.
The MoU was signed by Advocate Hina Noureen, Vice President Baidarie and Ms. Talat Talib, Representative of Hunar Center.
Through this partnership, 20 Women and Girls will receive professional training in:
👗 Dress Designing
✂️ Dress Making
The training program aims to equip women and girls with practical and market-driven skills, enabling them to pursue employment opportunities, establish home-based enterprises and enhance their economic independence.
This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to promoting women's economic empowerment, strengthening livelihoods and creating sustainable opportunities for women and girls in District Sialkot.
Together, we are investing in skills, confidence, and a brighter future for women and girls.
17/06/2026
🌟 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed 🌟
Baidarie is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sitara Center under the project “Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment in District Sialkot (Punjab) Pakistan,” supported by UN Women Pakistan.
The MoU was signed by Advocate Hina Noureen, Vice President Baidarie and Ms. Nagina Ghaffar, Representative of Sitara Center.
Through this partnership, women and girls will be provided with market-oriented skills training to enhance their employability, entrepreneurship opportunities and economic independence.
This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to empowering women through skills development, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and promoting inclusive economic growth in District Sialkot.
Together, we are investing in brighter futures, stronger communities and the economic empowerment of women and girls.
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