Gender-Based Violence Policy for Danish Public School Batkhela

Danish Public School Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gender Equality Policy

1. Preamble

1.1. The Danish Public School, committed to upholding the educational standards set by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and the directives of the Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA), establishes this Gender Equality Policy to ensure a discrimination-free and inclusive learning environment.

1.2. This policy aligns with the legal framework of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and the guidelines provided by the Private Schools Regulatory Authority.

2. Objectives

2.1. Eliminate gender-based discrimination, harassment, and bias within the school community.

2.2. Promote a culture of equality, respect, and inclusivity among students, faculty, and staff.

3. Compliance with Provincial Laws

3.1. The school shall abide by all relevant laws and regulations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province about gender equality in educational institutions.

4. Responsibilities

4.1. Administration Staff Responsibilities:

4.1.1. Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote gender equality within the school, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations.

4.1.2. Facilitate training programs for all staff members, including teachers, on gender sensitivity, inclusivity, and preventing gender-based discrimination.

4.1.3. Establish and maintain confidential reporting mechanisms for incidents of gender-based discrimination or harassment, ensuring the protection of individuals reporting such incidents.

4.1.4. Oversee the recruitment and hiring process to ensure it is fair, transparent, and free from gender bias, following PSRA guidelines.

4.1.5. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including parents, community members, and organizations, to enhance gender equality initiatives outlined by the Private Schools Regulatory Authority.

4.2. Teachers' Responsibilities:

4.2.1. Foster a classroom environment that is free from gender bias and discrimination, promoting equal opportunities for all students.

4.2.2. Incorporate content in lessons that promote gender equality, challenge stereotypes, and align with provincial guidelines.

4.2.3. Attend and actively participate in gender sensitivity training sessions organized by the school administration.

4.2.4. Report incidents of gender-based discrimination or harassment promptly and follow established procedures for addressing such incidents.

4.2.5. Encourage student awareness of gender equality through inclusive teaching practices and classroom discussions.

5. Recruitment and Hiring Practices

5.1. The administration shall ensure that the recruitment and hiring processes are fair and transparent, and comply with the guidelines set forth by the Private Schools Regulatory Authority, promoting diversity at all levels.

6. Training and Awareness Programs

6.1. The administration, in collaboration with teachers, shall conduct regular training sessions for all staff on gender sensitivity, inclusivity, and the prevention of gender-based discrimination, as directed by the PSRA.

7. Reporting Mechanisms

7.1. The administration is responsible for establishing and maintaining clear and confidential reporting mechanisms for incidents of gender-based discrimination or harassment, ensuring protection against retaliation for individuals reporting such incidents.

8. Support Services

8.1. The administration shall provide necessary support services, counseling, and resources for individuals affected by gender-based discrimination or harassment, ensuring a fair process for all parties involved.

9. Monitoring and Evaluation

9.1. in collaboration with teachers, the administration shall implement a system for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the gender equality policy, regularly reviewing and updating the policy based on feedback and changes in regulations.

This policy is reviewed by legal experts familiar with both the provincial regulations and the guidelines provided by the Private Schools Regulatory Authority in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Adjustments are allowed only based on any specific local nuances or changes in regulations.

Danish Public School and College, Batkhela, Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Policy Against Gender-Based Violence

Effective Date: 22/03/2019

1. Preamble:

Danish Public School and College in Batkhela, Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all its members. This policy against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) underscores our commitment to preventing, addressing, and eliminating all forms of violence based on gender within our educational community.

2. Definition:

Gender-based violence is defined as any harmful act directed at an individual or group based on their gender, causing physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm. This includes but is not limited to, harassment, assault, discrimination, and any form of violence perpetuated based on gender identity or expression.

3. Scope:

This policy applies to all members of the Danish Public School and College community, including students, faculty, staff, parents, and visitors.

4. Principles:

• Zero Tolerance: Danish Public Schools and Colleges maintain a zero-tolerance stance towards Gender-Based Violence in any form. Acts of GBV will be treated with the utmost seriousness, and appropriate action will be taken.
• Gender Equality: We are committed to promoting gender equality, ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities, rights, and access to resources.
• Confidentiality: Reports of GBV will be handled with the strictest confidentiality, with information disclosed only on a need-to-know basis and in compliance with legal obligations.
• Support and Resources: The school will provide support and resources to victims/survivors of GBV, including access to counseling, medical assistance, and legal support.

5. Prevention and Education:

• Conduct regular awareness campaigns and educational programs to educate the school community about GBV, its impact, and preventive measures.
• Integrate gender sensitivity into the curriculum to foster an understanding of equality and respect among students.

6. Reporting Mechanism:

• Establish a clear and confidential reporting mechanism for individuals who have experienced or witnessed GBV, ensuring accessibility to all members of the school community.
• Designate a confidential point of contact responsible for receiving and addressing reports of GBV.

7. Investigation and Response:

• Promptly and impartially investigate all reports of GBV.
• Take appropriate disciplinary action against individuals found responsible for perpetrating GBV, following established school policies and legal frameworks.

8. Legal Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, provincial, and national laws addressing GBV.

9. Inclusive Practices:

• Foster an inclusive environment that respects diverse gender identities and expressions.
• Provide training to staff on recognizing and addressing unconscious biases and discriminatory behaviors.

10. Review and Evaluation:

• Regularly review and update this policy to reflect evolving organizational needs and changes in legislation related to GBV.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive measures and response mechanisms.

11. Conclusion:

This policy reaffirms the Danish Public School and College's commitment to creating a secure and nurturing environment that upholds the principles of equality, respect, and dignity for all individuals. Through the implementation of this Policy Against Gender-Based Violence, we aim to contribute to a community that is free from discrimination and violence based on gender.

Dually Signed By,

Managing Director: Khair ul Amin _____________________________________

Principal Amir Zeb: ____________________________________________________

Date: 22/03/2019 

The Barriers of communicaitons in Pakistan.

 پاکستان کی مواصلاتی رکاوٹیں

پاکستان کے ثقافتی اور لسانی لحاظ سے مالا مال اس دور میں موثر مواصلات کا چیلنج روز مرہ کی زندگی میں بتدریج ایک مسلہ بنتا جا رہا ہے۔ پاکستانی قوم، جو متعدد زبانوں، نسلوں اور علاقائی زبانوں کا گھر ہے، مواصلاتی رکاوٹوں سے دوچار ہے جو بعض اوقات سمجھنے سمجھانے اور ایک دوسرے کے ساتھ تعاون میں رکاوٹ بنتی ہیں۔ اس فیچر میں ہم پاکستان میں مواصلاتی چیلنجز کے پیچیدہ جال کا جائزہ لیتے ہیں اور سماجی ہم آہنگی، کاروبار اور قومی اتحاد کے حصول پر ان کے اثرات پر روشنی ڈالتے ہیں۔

پاکستان ایک لسانی منظر نامے کا حامل ہے جو رنگا رنگ ہونے کے ساتھ ساتھ مختلف اقسام کا حامل بھی ہے۔ ملک بھر میں بولی جانے والی اردو، پنجابی، سندھی، پشتو، بلوچی اور دیگر زبانوں کے ساتھ، لسانی تنوع ثقافتی خوشحالی کا ایک ذریعہ ہے۔ تاہم ، یہ ایک اہم مواصلاتی چیلنج بھی ہے ، کیونکہ مختلف خطوں سے تعلق رکھنے والے افراد کو اپنی زبانوں سے باہر کی زبانوں کو سمجھنے میں مشکلات کا سامنا کرنا پڑ سکتا ہے۔ یہ تنوع بعض اوقات رسمی اور غیر رسمی دونوں صورتوں میں قومی گفتگو میں رکاوٹ کے طور پر کام کرسکتا ہے۔

پاکستان میں شہری اور دیہی تقسیم محض ایک جغرافیائی فرق نہیں ہے۔ یہ مواصلات کے انداز اور ترجیحات میں بھی ظاہر ہوتا ہے۔ جبکہ شہری مراکز مواصلات کی جدید طریقوں جیسے ڈیجیٹل میڈیا اور انگریزی کو اپناتے ہیں ، دیہی علاقے اکثر اظہار کے روایتی طریقوں اور مقامی زبانوں کو برقرار رکھتے ہیں۔ اس خلا کو پر کرنا تفہیم کو فروغ دینے اور اس بات کو یقینی بنانے کے لئے اہم ہے کہ ترقیاتی اقدامات معاشرے کے تمام طبقوں میں  انتہائی اہمیت کے حامل ہیں۔

رائے عامہ کی تشکیل میں پاکستان کا میڈیا اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔ تاہم، لسانی اور علاقائی خطوط پر مختلف ذرائع ابلاغ کے بیانیے تصوراتی تقسیم میں کردار ادا کرسکتے ہیں۔ ایک زبان یا خطے میں شائع ہونے والی خبر کو دوسری زبان میں مختلف انداز میں دیکھا جا سکتا ہے، جس سے غلط فہمیاں پیدا ہوتی ہیں اور دقیانوسی تصورات کو تقویت ملتی ہے۔ زیادہ متحد قومی بیانیے کی تعمیر کے لئے ان مواصلاتی چیلنجوں سے نمٹنا ضروری ہے۔

ڈیجیٹل دور نے مواصلات کے نئے مواقع پیدا کیے ہیں ، لیکن اس نے موجودہ عدم مساوات کو بھی اجاگر کیا ہے۔ اگرچہ شہری علاقوں کو زیادہ رابطے اور ٹکنالوجی تک رسائی حاصل ہے ، لیکن دیہی علاقوں کو جدید مواصلاتی آلات کو اپنانے میں چیلنجوں کا سامنا کرنا پڑ سکتا ہے۔ اس تکنیکی خلا کو دور کرنا اس بات کو یقینی بنانے کے لئے ضروری ہے کہ ڈیجیٹل مواصلات کے فوائد ملک کے کونے کونے تک پہنچیں۔ سوشل میڈیا آج کل انتہائی مقبول ہے اور اس فرق کو مٹانے کے لئے اپنا بھرپور کردار ادا کررہا ہے۔

مختلف تعلیمی نظام اور تعلیم کے لسانی ذرائع زبان کی مہارت اور مواصلات کی مہارت میں عدم مساوات کا باعث بنتے ہیں۔ تعلیم کے معیار کو معیاری بنانے اور بہتر بنانے کی کوششیں مواصلاتی رکاوٹوں کو توڑنے میں اہم کردار ادا کرسکتی ہیں ، تعلیم سماجی اور پیشہ ورانہ سیاق و سباق میں زیادہ مؤثر طریقے سے مشغول ہونے کے لئے بااختیار بناسکتی ہیں۔

پاکستان میں مواصلاتی رکاوٹوں کو دور کرنا صرف ایک لسانی کوشش نہیں ہے۔ یہ قابل ذکر تنوع والی قوم میں تفہیم اور اتحاد کو فروغ دینے کی ایک اجتماعی کوشش ہے۔ کثیر لسانیت کو اپنانا، جامع مواصلاتی حکمت عملی کو فروغ دینا اور تعلیم اور ٹیکنالوجی میں سرمایہ کاری ایک زیادہ مربوط اور ہم آہنگ پاکستان کی تشکیل کی جانب اہم اقدامات ہیں۔ اس سفر میں مواصلاتی چیلنجز پر قابو پانے کے لیے فعال طور پر کام کرتے ہوئے تنوع کو تسلیم کرنا اور اس کو نافذ کرنا ایک مضبوط اور زیادہ متحد قوم کی راہ ہموار کرے گا۔

پاکستان میں فورجی انٹرنیٹ نے مواصلات میں انقلاب برپا کیا اور محض پانچ برس میں ہی پاکستان مواصلات کی دنیا میں ابھر کے سامنے آیا۔آج کل پوری دنیا پاکستان کے تاریخی اور ثقافتی ورثے سے روشناس ہورہی ہے۔ حکومت پاکستان مواصلات کی توسیع اور ترویج کے لئے دن رات کوششیں کررہی ہے۔ وزارت اطلاعات و نشریات اس ضمن میں اپنی ذمہ داریاں احسن طریقے سے سرانجام دے رہا ہے۔

اب ضرورت اس امر کی ہے کے فورجی ٹکنالوجی پاکستان کی آبادی زیادہ ہونے کی وجہ سے غیر موثر ہو کر رہ گئی ہے لہٰذا حکومت پاکستان کو چاھئے کے عوامی جمہوریہ چین کی ہواوے کمپنی کے ساتھ معاہدے کرکے فائیو جی مواصلاتی نظام کے حصول کی کوشش کی جائے تاکہ طلباء او طالبات اور عوام اپنی مواصلاتی ضروریات پوری کرسکیں۔

Video Editing and Graphics Project of Danish Public School & College Batkhela Annual Awards.

Graphics, Text,Bars,Overlays, VFX Audio FX Audio Video Editing by Qaisar Iqbal  

 

Danish Public School Advertising Campaign 2023

Impacts of Covid on Job Market

 The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the job market and led to the emergence of new job trends and opportunities. However, please note that the situation might have evolved since then. Some potential post-COVID job trends and areas of opportunity that were gaining prominence:

The pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, leading to a rise in jobs that support remote collaboration, virtual communication, and digital infrastructure.

The demand for healthcare workers, especially doctors, nurses, and medical researchers, was on the rise due to the ongoing need for medical support and vaccine development.

The shift to online shopping led to increased demand for e-commerce, logistics, and delivery-related jobs.

With more people and businesses relying on digital platforms, the need for cybersecurity experts to protect sensitive information and digital assets increased.

The education sector saw a surge in online learning platforms, creating opportunities for online educators, instructional designers, and e-learning content creators.

The pandemic highlighted the importance of telemedicine and digital health solutions, leading to a demand for professionals in health tech and telehealth services.

The disruptions in supply chains underscored the importance of efficient logistics and supply chain management, leading to job opportunities in this field.

As the world looked towards more sustainable practices, jobs related to renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation gained traction.

The pandemic emphasized the need for mental health support, leading to increased demand for therapists, counselors, and mental health advocates.

With more businesses moving online, the demand for digital marketing, content creation, and social media management grew.

Data-driven decision-making became even more important, leading to a rise in jobs related to data analysis, data science, and business intelligence.

The entertainment industry saw a shift towards digital platforms, creating opportunities in streaming services, online content creation, and gaming.

Feature about Poverty.

 Feature: Causes of Poverty in Pakistan

Pakistan, despite its rich cultural heritage and vast resources, grapples with the persistent issue of poverty. The causes of poverty in the country are multi-faceted and deeply rooted, affecting a significant portion of the population. This feature aims to shed light on some key factors that are contributing to poverty in Pakistan.

One of the primary causes of poverty in Pakistan is the unequal distribution of resources. The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few individuals or groups leads to a significant disparity in income and opportunities. Limited access to land, natural resources, and essential services such as healthcare and education further exacerbate the divide between the rich and the poor.

Lack of quality education is another major factor contributing to poverty. Pakistan faces significant challenges in its education system, including inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of qualified teachers, and low enrolment rates, particularly in rural areas. Without access to quality education, individuals are more likely to remain trapped in a cycle of poverty, with limited prospects for better employment and economic advancement.

High levels of unemployment and underemployment significantly contribute to poverty in Pakistan. The country's growing population, sluggish economy, and limited job opportunities make it challenging for individuals to secure stable employment. Many people, particularly youth, are forced to settle for low-wage jobs with minimal benefits, making it difficult to escape the cycle of poverty.

Agriculture is a vital sector in Pakistan, employing a significant portion of the population. However, numerous challenges, including water scarcity, outdated farming practices, and lack of access to credit and modern technology, hinder its growth. Poor agricultural productivity leads to low incomes for farmers and perpetuates poverty in rural areas, where a significant proportion of the population relies on farming for their livelihoods. Recent Devastating floods have destroyed crops and fertile farming land.  

Political instability and widespread corruption have a detrimental impact on economic growth and poverty alleviation efforts. Unstable governance, frequent policy changes, and rampant corruption divert resources away from development initiatives and essential public services. The lack of effective governance and accountability undermines efforts to reduce poverty and create a conducive environment for economic progress.

Efforts should focus on promoting inclusive economic growth, improving access to quality education and healthcare, creating employment opportunities, tackling corruption, and empowering marginalized groups, particularly women. By addressing these underlying causes, Pakistan can make significant strides toward reducing poverty and creating a more equitable and prosperous society for all its citizens.

  Technology on The Move

When Radio was popular back in the 20th century, no one expected that there would be a handheld device more powerful and compact than radio. But with the invention of smartphones with connectivity to its powerful master internet and with the help of millions of free apps smartphones phone become the powerful gadgets of the 21st century & they have replaced devices & accessories like they never existed.

Radio, Watch, Telephone, Fax, Scanner, Stopwatch, compass, Tape Recorders & Players, Alarm Clocks, wrist watch, Torch Light, & the list goes on. 

  Though smartphones give us ease in life it have killed various fields of our lives & various industries have gone bankrupt. the dead list of devices is very long, but some were for a short period.

CD & DVD players have Replaced VHS & they were replaced by DVR & USB Flash Disks & Computer hard disks added to the Media devices. And the development was so rapid that it was a race against time & many companies needed to adopt the change. 

 Nokia a phone Giant that enjoyed a long history of making Quality & durable phones, was unable to produce a smartphone on time to enter the new market instead they keep experimented and joined hands with Microsoft to produce an operating system for their new Nokia Lumia Series, the worst failure in the Tech industry. The Nokia CEO Handed over the company to Microsoft and stated that we didn't do anything wrong but failed.

But actually, they failed to produce a phone that ran on Android. Instead, they made it more complicated by launching the Lumia Phone and Using the useless Microsoft Windows as the mobile operating system.

Many tech Giants like SONY Panasonic LG SAMSUNG have moved along and produced phones to this date, facing brutal competition. Still, they survived the tech tsunami created by HTC & iPhone by adopting innovation especially LG was amazing of All. Recently LG launched a new phone named LG Wing and it will completely take the market by Storm.

 

The phone is mind-blowing & jaw-dropping sending positive vibes in the tech community but it can be very disastrous for its competitors.

SAMSUNG HUAWEI XIAOME LG SONY are leading names and they are running shoulder to shoulder.

iPhone enjoys its elite class because of the  IOS operating system.

 the rapid development of technology is so powerful that it's making people jobless.

experts in various fields have to learn a new skill because the devices they were expert in it left the market.

the way our computer and Phone devices are updating we will have to update our manpower skills so we can adapt to the changes without causing havoc in the future. 

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Hafar Al Batin During Ministry of Education Tenure