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Share your stories
We provide you a safe space to discuss your issues and write about the challenges centered around sexual and reproductive health that you or anyone around you is facing amidst the lock down. You can submit your stories, real or fictional around the following themes.
Silence
Don’t let modesty silence your basic health needs
Infertility
The bane of a Pakistani women’s existence
Consent
Non-consensual information or data circulating on the internet to harass and threaten Individuals
We have kept themes open so you can let your emotions flow and write naturally. Stories can be submitted in English or Urdu language with real or pen name. Submission details are at the end of the page.
Tell us how COVID-19 has impacted your sexual and reproductive health?
Daastan
Reproductive health issues are considered taboo in Pakistan. Women’s sexual health needs and LGBT community are highly neglected. This campaign is an effort to amplify the voices of youth.
Storiestoaction
We strive to provide authentic and accessible sexual and reproductive health (SRH) resources to ensure that every young person has equal access to information, even in public health emergencies like COVID-19.
Samin Qureshi
Content Manager, Daastan
Samin takes keen interest in empowering women and advocating for their rights. She is an inspiration for women to explore their true potential by putting into practise their knowledge and skills. Her research interests are finding the right mix for sustainability and publishing.
Iris Pi
Co-Founder, Stories to action
Iris was awarded the UNFPA Global Youth Innovation Fellowship (2019) and worked for the UNFPA China office as an Innovator in Mobile Health. She advocates for focus on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women.
Important Dates
Facebook Live SHOW
Date
JUNE 5TH 2020
TIME
From 15:00 PM
Submission Cycle
From
JUNE 10TH 2020
to
JUNE 20TH 2020
Exciting perks
Top Stories
Digital Publishing
Top Authors
Exclusive Interviews
Results would be announced on 1st July 2020 on our social media handles
