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This study addresses the nature, extent and reasons for violence that inhabits women’s political participation within India, Nepal and Pakistan. All three countries have recently elected or are in the process of electing their national law-making bodies. Throughout these countries the percentage of women candidates fielded by political parties has increased as has the percentage of female voters, but the percentage of female representatives in the national bodies have decreased over the years. Except for a few chosen female politicians, most of the elected female representatives have a limited or marginal role in important discussions within their political party or within the national decision-making processes.
Series of Poems on Women
NULThis report is part of continuing efforts to further improve Shelter Home services. It presents the results of a triangulated research comprehensive study of all 35 Dar-ul-Amans (DuAs) in Punjab that engaged residents, staff and other service providers, associated committees, departments, some former residents and community women unconnected to the Shelter Homes. Drawing on previous studies and international best practices, but using the government’s Guidelines and minimum standards as the yardstick, the study gauged responsiveness to the needs of women seeking Shelter Homes in terms of physical facilities, legal and socio-medical care, as well as security of person. On this basis, it forwards a series of recommendations to further improve standards and give effect to the guidelines.