Citizens' Commission for Human Development
CCHD is a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) that endeavors for attitudinal change to facilitate sustainable development, socio-ecological justice and equity in the society by empowering people through education, awareness raising, rights-based advocacy and capacity building while believing in the women’s advancement as prerequisite of social, political and economic development.
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Symposium on "Strengthening Democracy in South Asia"
A recently held South Asian Symposium on Strengthening Democratic Practices in South Asia at Convention Centre Islamabad from 27-29 May 2008, was a unique experience as it brought together political scientists from the region and provided them an opportunity to learn from each others experience. It was a collaborated effort of the United Nations Democracy Fund and the Citizens' Commission for Human Development (CCHD). The three day event had 23__ papers on different issues of democracy, held two disccuion forums on "Socio-political movements in South Asia" and "The role of religion in South Asian politics" and showed two documentaries as Journey of Democracy produced by Hina Baig and Dinner with the President by Sabina Sarwar.
A number of parliamentarinas, scholors, journalists, NGO representatives, students and donors attended the three day event. The Symposum was closed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Sayed Yousaf Raza Gillani, appreciating the theme and efforts of the presenters and considered it a valuable attempt to harness public opinion.
Abstracts of Papers
Pictures of South Asian Symposium
CCHD's Reports
Report on European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights 
Report on Radio Campaign on Local Governance, June 2005-June 2006
Report on Voter Education Activities in Election 2008
CCHD Membership
NGO and Individual Membership Request Form
For interested NGOs and individuals, please find the membership form provided in the links below. You may send them back to us by post, fax or email.
Current Member NGOs and individuals are requested to update their contact information and send it back to us at the following email address, info@cchd.org.pk
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