Women NICs and Voter Registration Campaign (Chiniot & Toba Tek Singh)
In 2018, AWAM implemented a voter registration campaign in district Chiniot with the aim to empower women through citizenship documentation
The initiative targeted unregistered women, helping them obtain their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), which are crucial for accessing voting rights and public services. From June to December 2018, a team of project staff and volunteers identified 12,041 unregistered women and successfully facilitated more than 32,000 to obtain their CNICs.
The project’s success was anchored in its strong community outreach. AWAM conducted over 100 community meetings, coordination sessions with NADRA and ECP, and engaged religious leaders, political party representatives, and local government officials to ensure community support. This grassroots approach fostered trust and allowed women to participate in public life by overcoming societal barriers related to mobility, decision-making, and documentation.
Building on the momentum, AWAM extended the campaign to district Toba Tek Singh in 2019, identifying over 5,000 unregistered women through door-to-door visits. Meetings with union councils, district administration, health departments, and religious figures enabled smooth facilitation of the NIC registration process. Additionally, the organization hosted public forums and community events to further spread awareness on the importance of voter registration and women’s political participation.
One powerful outcome of this campaign was the case of Anum Bibi from Chiniot, who was able to claim her inheritance after receiving her NIC through AWAM’s efforts. This story symbolizes the transformative impact that such interventions can have on women’s legal and social standing. The campaign not only helped women become registered citizens but also strengthened their voice in Pakistan’s democratic processes.
Contact
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