Like other developing countries our society is virtually patriarchal in nature. Patriarchal values and ideologies are always favorable to male domination in every sphere of a woman’s life. As a consequence women are denied equal access vi-a-vis men to take part in productive, social and political activities and most importantly, in making choices for their own and family affairs as well. Similarly, women’s direct and indirect contribution to national progress is not being valued and recognized equally like men. Such type of inequity denies women equal opportunities and creates a hindrance to the progress of a society. Considering the fact, Barnaly has prioritized gender equity issues. Barnaly believes that women’s advancement and rights issues should be included in any development intervention. Because women’s rights are fundamental human rights and unfolding women’s potential is essential for sustainable development.

Barnaly intends to see a more gender friendly environment with better access to justice for women through the gender development program. Different seminars, workshops were organized to infuse the local people with the spirit of gender equity and make them responsible to create a positive environment for women and girls for reducing gender based violence and discrimination. It has been observed that the participants are disseminating their learning with family members, friends and community. Husbands who participated in the workshops apparently realized that they should share in doing household chores with their wives.

Goal

To prevent disparity between male and female and ensure equal justice to both.

Objective

1. To establish equal rights in society.
2. To prevent women oppression and ensure justice.
3. To create a gender sensible environment in all fields of the society.
4. To ensure women’s right to have health care.
5. To ensure an environment for the priority of women’s education.
6. To uphold position & self-respect in the office and family and
7. To ensure a change of inequality between men and women.

Target Group

Local leaders (political & religious), teacher, student, development worker, community people especially women & adolescent

Challenges

Lack of gender sensitive education and ideas make it difficult to make people realize that gender based discrimination is not created by nature, it is rather created by human beings and it can be eradicated if they work with determination. Existing discriminatory laws, especially family laws relating to marriage, divorce, guardianship, inheritance to property etc. creates inequality between men and women.