Functions of the Balochistan Commission on the Status of Women (BCSW)
The Balochistan Commission on the Status of Women (BCSW) plays a vital role in ensuring gender equality and protecting women’s rights in the province. Its core functions are designed to address key issues impacting women’s status and to create an enabling environment where women can thrive. These functions include:
- Examine the policy, programs and other measures taken by the Government for gender equality and make suitable recommendations to the concerned authorities.
- Review all Balochistan laws, rules and regulations affecting the status and rights of women and suggest repeal amendment or new legislation essential to eliminate discrimination.
- Inquiring into complaints of violations of women’s rights.
- May act for advocacy, lobbying, coalition building, networking and as a catalyst for promotion of cause of women to facilitate their participation in all spheres of life including legal, economical, social and political empowerment
- Shall monitor the mechanism and institutional procedure for redressal of violation of women’s rights.
- Shall sponsor, steer, encourage research to generate information, analysis and studies and maintain a database relating to women and gender issues.
- Shall mobilize grants from domestic and international, including multi and bilateral agencies approved by the Government, for meeting any of its obligations or performing its functions.
- Participation representation, assess implementation and make suitable recommendations to the concerned authorities.