Strategy:
Bangladesh is a highly patriarchal society and gender discrimination is present at all community levels. Women are dependent on men throughout their lives, from father through husbands to sons. While there are constitutional affirmations of gender equality, state legislation and institutions frequently overlook the rights of women. For example, women and young girls are more disadvantaged than men in their access to education, health care and financial assets. Traditionally, women were often discouraged from participating in public life. Women’s access to social, economic, political and legal institutions is mediated by men. Women are mainly recognised only for their reproductive role. However, due to increased poverty and an increased demand for labour, female employment has risen since the mid 1980’s. Men’s authority over women is reinforced by pervasive gender-based violence. SKS should work on changing patriarchal attitude and reducing gender discrimination through community driven initiatives.

Objectives:
Sensitize and activate the community peoples on gender issue.

Major activities:

• Mass awareness creation on gender and development issue.
• Gender gap analysis and sensitization.
• Couples orientation and motivation on gender.
• Organize campaign
• Strengthening watchdog groups.
• Involving with policy-advocacy.