Girl Power Program is launched by Child Rights Alliance (CRA) based in The Netherlands. It is funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands. CRA is an alliance of of six organizations - Plan the Netherlands, Child Helpline the Netherlands, Defense for Children the Netherlands (ECPAT), Free Voice, International Child Development Initiative (ICDI) and Women Win. CRA is working for the protection of the child rights in the light of UNCRC and CEDAW. This program is being implemented in 10 countries including Pakistan. CRA has its Country Steering Committee in all the 10 countries. Bedari, along with Lawyers for Human Rights and Legal Aid (LHRLA) and Plan Pakistan, is a member of country steering committee in Pakistan. Bedari is working on this program in partnership with ICDI and Plan Pakistan.

As a member, Bedari is implementing the Program in the following districts of Punjab, Pakistan:

Bedari is establishing a Children’s Helpline in Multan. The cases of violence against children especially girls would be reported to this helpline and Bedari would provide immediate support to the victims of violence. The support would include psychological counseling, medical support, legal aid and referral to various government departments/services.

Furthermore, Bedari would work with communities in these districts to develop a community surveillance system for ending violence against children. Community groups will be formed or the capacity of existing groups will be built to address the issues related to girls’ rights and girls’ protection. The ultimate beneficiaries of the project are children especially girls below 18 years of age.