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8th March in Pakistan. Chronicles of Women’s Empowerment in the Programme for Poverty Reduction
The Poverty Reduction Program (PRP) has been an effective intervention from 2013 to 2021, in 38 Union Councils of KP and Baluchistan Regions, in partnership with dozens of local organizations and NGOs.
EU Delegation in Pakistan and 15 Member States promoting a “Sustainable Future”
Eurovillage Pakistan 2024 was held last Saturday, 17th February with a large public participation and the involvement of 15 EU Member States present in Pakistan. Food, culture, games, sport and several activities took place in the country stalls located in the outdoor area of the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, along with additional attractions arranged by […]
Sports for Nature: AICS and IUCN Pakistan’s adventure sports initiatives in Minapin, Gilgit Baltistan
In collaboration with the Community Welfare Foundation Minapin and Adventure Club Pakistan, IUCN Pakistan inaugurated the rock climbing site established under the Biodiversity Safeguarding Project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The event was graced by Mr. Aziz Ahmed Jamali, Secretary Finance Gilgit Baltistan, as the chief guest, and Mr. Waqas Johar, […]
International Mountain Day in Pakistan: the colors of the ice in a photo exhibition
This morning a photo exhibition has been inaugurated at PNCA – Pakistan National College of Arts, arranged by italian organization EvK2 CNR and UNDP Pakistan in the framework of the project “Glaciers & Students“, in partnership with DEVCOM Association and Embassy of Italy in Islamabad. IUCN and ETI – Economic Transformation Initiative provided information desks […]
Nutrition, Rights and Education: AICS Islamabad supports Pakistani women
The Global Gender Gap Index of 2022, compiled by the World Economic Forum, defines clearly that Pakistan stands at a meagre 142nd out of 146 on the gender equality index, with even lower ranks in terms of economic opportunities (145) and health (143). Efforts to sustain gender equality, set forth in the 1973 Constitution, are […]
A children’s heritage centre to promote Pakistan’s Nature and History
Established by UNESCO Pakistan in the framework of the AICS project “Support to Girls Right of Education and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage through Education in Pakistan“, a multipurpose facility is now open at Lok Virsa Museum in Islamabad to disseminate knowledge regarding the cultural heritage of Pakistan. During the first interactive activity, children had the opportunity […]
EOI for environment impact assessment – ETI-GB programme
Online the request for expression of interest (EOI) for hiring of consultancy firm for environment impact assessment (EIA) for the infrastructure schemes under ETI-GB Tender documents: https://www.ppra.org.pk/dad_tenders.asp?PageNo=3
Successful completion of the first national training on the vulnerability of Pakistan’s mountains
The first national training for sustainable management of nature resources in mountain areas in Pakistan successfully concluded. It has been organized by @FAOPakistan in the framework of the project funded by @AICS and with the scientific support provided by the Marine Biology Department at the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences of University.
Decent work conditions for brick kiln workers in Pakistan
Islamabad, 1 November 2023_The International Labour Organization (ILO) convened a stakeholders workshop to validate the evaluation of the project “Promotion of Decent Work Opportunities for the Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Segments of Society project”. The project has been implemented in Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces since 2019 thanks to a grant provided by AICS (Italian […]
AICS and UNESCO join hands for education in marginalized areas in Pakistan
A new agreement has been signed today between the Italian Government and UNESCO for a project titled “Radio Education”. Thanks to a 990,000 Euro budget, it aims to target children in some of the most remote areas of Pakistan through alternative educational tools to reach students and teachers.