Public Affairs and Social Issues (PASI)

Where Awareness Leads to Action. In a city as complex as ours, many navigate daily risks that often go unspoken. Public Affairs and Social Issues (PASI) creates space for these realities to be acknowledged, discussed and addressed- through awareness, dialogue and collective action. When people are informed, they are equipped to face the challenges.

Working Across Communities,

Not Around Them

PASI works with individuals and groups who experience social barriers in different ways. The focus is not just on raising awareness, but on ensuring these concerns are part of larger public conversations and action.

Women of All Ages

Addressing social inequalities and gender-based challenges that shape everyday experiences.

Children & Youth

Bringing attention to issues affecting safety, wellbeing and rights.

Marginalised Communities

Highlighting concerns from underserved groups often missing from public discourse.

Civic INfluencers

Engaging citizens, policymakers and community leaders in conversations that influence change.

Building Awareness

That Moves People to Act

PASI’s initiatives are designed to inform, engage and mobilize. Each effort focuses on making complex social issues more visible, understandable and actionable within communities.

Educational Seminars

Covering topics such as Child rights, Right to Information (RTI), Road Safety and Voters’ Rights.

Campaign for Violence Against Women

An annual awareness week long programme is held by conducting seminars, public engagement and discussions with screening films to address violence in many forms.

Women’s Networking

Connecting women’s groups and individuals to address issues like livelihood, health, labour and human rights.

Making Public Spaces Safer,

Step by Step

For many women, navigating the city involves constant negotiation with safety. This initiative focuses on identifying where systems fall short and working with communities to respond- practically and collectively.

Citywide Safety Alliance

Partnering with NGOs to strengthen advocacy and influence policy.

Identifying Gaps

Mapping unsafe infrastructure and limited access to support in public spaces.

Bystander Intervention

Encouraging and preparing communities to respond to harassment, safely.

Empowering Leaders

Supporting women and youth to take on active roles within their neighbourhoods.

Participation

Makes the Difference

Safer communities are built through everyday actions. Whether it’s speaking up, showing up, or staying informed- each step contributes to a more secure and equitable city.

Speak Up

Take a stand against harassment when you witness it.

Participate

Join seminars and programmes to stay informed and engaged.

Take Action

Support initiatives and contribute to safer public spaces.

Programme Launch

Safety of Women in Public Places

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