Department of Women and Children Affairs

Background Information

    The Karenni State Consultative Council held a conference on January 18, 2023, attended by various groups across Karenni State. During the conference, a decision was made to prioritize and implement programmes related to women and children. As a result of this resolution, the Department of Women and Child was officially established on October 18, 2023.

Objectives

1. Establish strong policies and procedures that can both protect the rights of women and children and ensure the implementation of development programs during the interim period.
2. Promote greater participation of diverse women in interim governance structures and key decision-making roles to ensure gender equality.
3. Develop a system that effectively protects and fulfils the rights of children during the interim period.
4. Develop and implement necessary programs, policies, and guidelines for the holistic development and protection of women in Karenni State, including emergency response measures plans.

Structure of the Department of Women and Children

    The Department of Women and Children is led by one Head of Department and two Deputy Heads. It conducts its activities through several Sub-departments: the Women and Gender Sub-department, the Child Affairs Sub-department, the Research and Data Management Sub-department, and the Administration/Finance Sub-department.

Activities

    The Women and Gender Sub-department is tasked with drafting and revising the Prevention of Violence Against Women Bill in Karenni State, handling cases related to gender-based violence, and providing essential support such as hygiene kits and financial aid to women and other vulnerable groups. The Child Affairs Sub-department is responsible for developing policies concerning the rights and protection of children, implementing Early Childhood Care and Development programs, supporting children in need, and supplying nutritional supplements to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. The Research and Data Management Sub-department is responsible for data collection, filing, conducting research, and drafting press statements and research fact sheets. The Administration and Finance Sub-department manages internal administrative and financial affairs related to the Department of Women and Children.

Contact for reporting gender based violence cases

Email: IEC_dept_womendandchild@protonmail.com

Signal Number: +66613741983

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