Founded by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck, in 2004, RENEW (Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and children in Bhutan and promoting Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), with specific attention to the survivors of domestic violence (DV) and Sexual & Gender Based Violence (SGBV).
Through the aspirations of Gross National Happiness (GNH) the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) has committed to achieve gender equality for the Bhutanese people. The Constitution of 2008 ensures equal rights to all citizens, regardless of sex, and state policy stipulates the “enjoyment of life by all citizens”. The principles of the Bhutanese state policy include a commitment to the creation of a state free of discrimination, including measures to eliminate the discrimination and exploitation of women.
Our approach towards effective collaborations and sustainability is to keep focusing on how to address the current crop of socio-economic challenges faced by its actual or perceived domestic violence / gender-based violence (DV/GBV) future clients through a mix of preventive as well as curative measures.
Of the many preventive measures to address these primarily social ills affecting the victims of domestic violence and vulnerable groups, effective and timely awareness related measures will be vested the top priority where RENEW could focus in reducing the incidences of domestic violence in a family through awareness campaigns and advocacy activities in partnerships primarily with government agents at national and local levels, CSOs, international agencies and private stakeholders. In addition, RENEW will undertake steps to explore emerging and innovative approaches in information and communications technologies (ICT) applications to reduce incidences of DV and GBV in the country.
RENEW will continue to seek stronger collaborations with relevant government agencies and try to provide any service(s) that complement the public services and especially in those areas where the government agencies or any other private or non-government agencies were unable to reach.
We believe that going forward hand in hand with all our partners and stakeholders will not only improve the services that we jointly provide but also reach many more un-reached pockets of rural communities in the coming years. In addition, community-based support system (CBSS) and its interchangeable ties with Multi-sectoral task force (MSTF) is going to be one of the most crucial factors to minimize incidences of DV/GBV and sexual based violence in all parts of Bhutan. Such public-private partnerships need to be strengthened year after year for the common cause of achieving a violence-free and a happier society.
The biggest priorities for RENEW
A) To keep developing its own in-house capacities (in terms of both numbers as well as demonstrated qualifications of human resources) to provide timely and effective services to DV/GBV victims all over the country.
B) To seek for an even stronger partnerships with government, private and international agencies to ensure far effective and efficient collective efforts and
C) To ensure its operations’ sustainability by exploring appropriate and realistic fund raising activities as well as piloting carefully planned social enterprises on a phase by phase basis.
With support from IPPF, South Asia Region and Australian Aid, RENEW in partnership with Adolescent Friendly Health Service Center (AFHS) successfully conducted a “Health and Awareness” program with the members of QUEER Voices of Bhutan and Pride Bhutan: “Celebrating Diversity” at Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital on 21sth December, The objective of the program is to identifying the crucial available health services that can be provided to the LGBTQ communities.
International day for the elimination of violence against women 2021
Druk GPS train RENEW staff on GPS Coordinate System
Druk GPS train RENEW staff on GPS Coordinate System
GPS Coordinates System (A Life Saving Technology). Druk GPS team was formed from a group of volunteers (who were affected by Covid-19) trying to advocate the use of GPS coordinates System within Bhutanese society especially focusing on women and children’s safety.Mental Health facilitator training
Statement from Her Majesty the Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck on the occasion of Bhutan’s 50th Anniversary as a member to the United Nations.
Launch of The Bhutan Girls' pilot Project
On 27/8/2021, the Bhutan Girls’ Project was launched today by Her Excellency Dasho Dechen Wangmo, Minister for Health. The Bhutan Girls’ Project is in partnership with RENEW, Sherig Bhutan, Days for Girls Australia and Days for Girls International. The event was held at the khasadrapchu Middle Secondary School in Thimphu. Funded by the Days for Girls (DFG), Australia Limited, the kits are distributed to 106 girls identified from rural parts of the Thimphu – Genekha and Khasadrabchu School.
Development of guidelines on case management of GBV
Result of CNR Competition
Advocacy updates
- RENEW successfully conducted a awareness and sensitization program on GBV and SRHR for the students of Zilnon Namgyelling Lower Secondary School.
- RENEW successfully conducted a sensitization program at College of Natural Resources, Punakha.
- RENEW successfully conducted virtual session with the students of Chukha Central School, Chukha.
- RENEW successfully conducted a sensitization program at Dashiding Higher Secondary School, Punakha.
- RENEW completed a sensitization program at Dechentsemo Central School, Punakha.
MSTF-CBSS-DAISAN updates
- The DAISAN coordinators of Jakar Higher Secondary School, successfully conducted a Workshop on 29th-30th July 2021.
- DAISAN coordinator of Bitekha Middle Secondary School successfully conducting a summer break engagement program from 24th July to 11th August.
- The DAISAN coordinators of Tashidingkha Central School, Punakha conducted a sensitization from 29th to 30th July.
- DAISAN members of Drukgyel High School successfully conducted an engagement program from 30th July 2021.
- RENEW in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan, with support from ADB successfully conducted a 4-day training workshop from 16th – 19th of August 2021.
- DAISAN coordinators of Gongzim Ugyen Dorji Central School, Haa successfully completed a three 3 training from 26th July to 28th July.
Livelihood updates
- RENEW is conducting Advance Tailoring Training from 5th July-3rd September with 15 participants at RENEW Vocational training Institute in Wangsisna, Thimphu.
- RENEW along with National Biodiversity center successfully complete 15 days Floriculture training at RENEW Vocational training Institute in Wangsisna, Thimphu.
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