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Missions and Objectives of BWCO

MISSION

 

BWCO  is dedicated for the establishment of human rights and democracy in Bhutan and promoting the principles of democracy, human rights, democratic values, women’ rights, gender justice, social justice, child rights, rule of law among Bhutanese people and creating a culture of peace through education, training, publication and dissemination. By implementing  principles of democracy, non-discrimination, human rights, women’ rights, child rights, civil, political, social, economic, cultural rights and fostering international public law instruments through peaceful and non-violent means,  BWCO aims to reformulate the existing discriminatory  system in public policies and  social system and  cultivate  social justice in the development of a sustainable peaceful  and democratic Bhutanese society

 

VISION  

 

An equitable democratic society in Bhutan which is just, equitable and where women and men from all background are empowered and are able to contribute equally in the mainstream development process and able to exercise their rights, define and articulate their interests and needs in public policy.

 

GOALS

 

  1. To work for the establishment of human rights   in Bhutan through peaceful and non-violent means.

  2. To promote and propagate the principles, ideals and values of democracy; rule of law, principles,  and provisions of non-discrimination, equality, women’s human rights,  and social justice enshrined in the  International Human Rights Instruments including CEDAW,  and CRC among Bhutanese people.

  3. To work for the empowerment and advancement of Bhutanese women through better opportunities of education, gainful and equal employment, economic, political and legal empowerment, gender equality and an equitable share in decision making and for their full participation  in all spheres of society. 

  4. To combat against all forms of discrimination, injustices, exploitation, and oppression against women and work for their elimination. 

  5. To work for the protection and promotion of the rights of Bhutanese children and work for elimination of all forms of exploitation and discrimination against children. 

  6. To work for the early repatriation of Bhutanese refugees with dignity and honour.

 

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

 

The aims and  objectives of BWCO are:

 

  • To work for the establishment of human rights  in Bhutan through peaceful and non-violent means.

  • To work for the protection and promotion of women’s human rights as enshrined in various International Human Rights Instruments including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,, the Platform for Action and the Beijing Declaration, 1995 in Bhutan and to work for  elimination of all forms of exploitation, discrimination, violence  against women and trafficking.

  • To organise training, seminar and workshop for  raising awareness and consciousness of Bhutanese women about  the principles and  ideals of democracy, non-discrimination, human rights, civil, political, social, economic, cultural and legal rights, rule of law, women’s human rights, gender equality, gender justice and social justice as enshrined in various International Human Rights Instruments, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women among the Bhutanese people at  grassroots level for achie­ving  democracy human rights  and social justice.

  • To educate Bhutanese women about phenomenon of cruelty, violence, sexual exploitation, trafficking and discrimination against them and mobilize them to combat against all forms of  discrimination, exploitation and violence against them (PA).

  • To raise women’s consciousness about the social, cultural, economic, religious and legal injustices, gender issues and discrimination against them and develop their consciousness, self-confidence and esteem through training, discussions, workshops, publications, awareness raising and leadership development programmes.

  • To advocate and monitor gender representation and balance in national programmes, policies and processes. To contribute to the institutionalisation of gender perspectives in major national development programmes.

  • To  campaign and advocate for the enactment of national legislation on elimination of  all forms of discrimination and exploitation against women  and promote observance of practical application of the provisions of International Human rights Instruments.

  • To  promote women’s right to health and create awareness about AIDS among the Bhutanese refugee community as a part of prevention education. To initiate safe motherhood and child health programmes for Bhutanese refugees in the refugee camps.

  • To work for the early repatriation of Bhutanese refugees with dignity and honour.

 Children: Objectives 

  • To work for the promotion and  protection of the rights of  Bhutanese children and work for elimination of all forms of exploitation and discrimination against children.    

  • To raise awareness of Bhutanese people about  the principles and provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and  other  International Instruments on Child Rights through various demonstrative activities, publication, seminars, training and talk programmes.

  • To organise seminars, workshops, training and public meetings with the objectives of educating and training Bhutanese people in the defence of  child rights.

  • To work for elimination of exploitation and oppression  of  Bhutanese children, child labour and  all forms of  discrimination  and deprivation against them.

  • To combat child labour,  trafficking and  sexual exploitation and abuses of children and initiate local, regional and international alliances for the promotion and protection of the Rights of the Child in Bhutan.

  • Initiate programmes for rehabilitation of children at risk and under difficult circumstances. Develop and establish educational fund for helping the under privileged, deprived and poor Bhutanese children who have no  access to formal  education.

  • To serve as a centre for  dissemination of information, documentation and publication concerning the status of Bhutanese women and children.

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