By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
PESHAWAR: Rahnuma–Family Planning Association of Pakistan (R-FPAP), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pakistan, on Thursday organized the biannual meeting of the Provincial Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Coalition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to review progress on family planning and reproductive health initiatives.
The meeting brought together representatives of civil society organizations, development partners and other key stakeholders to review progress, discuss the implementation of Council of Common Interests (CCI) recommendations and develop a roadmap for improved coordination to achieve FP2030 commitments.
Tayyaba Battol, Member of the Board of Governance of R-FPAP, welcomed the participants and highlighted the important role of civil society organizations in advancing population management and family planning initiatives across the province.
Regional Director R-FPAP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Arshad Hanif presented updates on the coalition’s progress and implementation of CCI recommendations. He also facilitated a session on developing a coordinated roadmap for advocacy and accountability.
Dr Shahid, UNFPA representative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, shared the organization’s strategic priorities, emphasizing evidence-based advocacy, youth engagement and coordination among multiple stakeholders.
Representatives of partner organizations also shared their experiences and best practices, including Mehwish from The Hawa Lur, Ayesha from DKT Pakistan, Darya Khan from Nutrition International and Zeeshan from Marie Stopes Society.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnerships, promoting accountability and expanding universal access to quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
