National Commission for Women and Children - NCWC, Bhutan

29/05/2026

For response services, The PEMA provides immediate support including case intake, safety planning, counseling, and coordination with police and health services.
To avail and seek support, please call The PEMA at 1098.

27/05/2026

Just as Draktsho champions inclusion, let us also stand in support of persons with disabilities by ensuring equal opportunities.

They possess remarkable abilities; what they need is a platform and a chance to showcase their potential. Let us focus on their strengths — their ability — rather than their disability.

25/05/2026

Mr. Namgay Dorji serves as the Program/Project Manager at Ability Bhutan Society and holds the responsibility of Gender and Child Focal Point (GCFP). In this role, he has made significant contributions to advancing child protection and gender equality within the organization and beyond. As the designated Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) focal for UN and international agencies, he has played a pivotal role in safeguarding vulnerable groups.

His achievements include leading a national-level campaign on Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC), with a particular focus on children with disabilities, and initiating the development of an internal child safeguarding policy to strengthen institutional accountability.

Looking ahead, Mr. Namgay is committed to furthering these efforts through structured awareness and orientation programs. He plans to implement sessions on PSEA and gender mainstreaming within the organization, while also initiating orientation programmes on gender equality, child protection, and reporting mechanisms for new staff, volunteers, interns, parents, and contractors.

Moreover, he envisions strengthening collaboration with relevant stakeholders to enhance referral mechanisms and support systems for survivors of gender-based violence and other vulnerable groups. Through these initiatives, Mr. Namgay continues to demonstrate his dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive environment at Ability Bhutan Society.

22/05/2026

The PEMA Secretariat undertakes awareness programs, community education initiatives, and early intervention activities designed not only to prevent abuse but also to foster resilience, promote wellbeing, and strengthen protective environments.

These efforts emphasize proactive engagement with families, schools, and local institutions, ensuring that communities are informed, empowered, and equipped to safeguard vulnerable individuals while nurturing a culture of care and accountability.

20/05/2026

Draktsho’s overarching goal is to empower persons with disabilities by fostering self‑reliance, reducing dependency, and ensuring dignity through active participation in family, community, and economic life.
To achieve this, the Centre works in close collaboration with diverse partners, including government institutions, NGOs, educational institutions, and the private sector.

These partnerships enable Draktsho to expand opportunities for inclusive education, vocational training, and employment, while also strengthening advocacy efforts on disability rights.

By engaging multiple stakeholders, Draktsho builds a supportive ecosystem that promotes social inclusion, enhances livelihood prospects, and ensures that persons with disabilities are recognized as valuable contributors to society.

18/05/2026

Ms. Sonam Choden, Assistant Planning Officer at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MOIT) is a Gender and Child Focal Point (GCFP). In this role, she is entrusted with advancing gender equality and safeguarding principles across the Ministry’s programmes and projects.
As GCFP, Ms. Choden intends to orient newly recruited staff on gender equality, child protection, and the use of established reporting mechanisms. She plans to collaborate with key stakeholders, including RENEW, NCWC, and the PEMA Secretariat, to strengthen referral pathways and support systems for survivors of sexual and gender‑based violence (SGBV). She also intends to ensure the integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and child protection considerations into all ministry projects from planning and design to approval processes and annual work plans while monitoring their effective implementation.
In addition, Ms. Choden plans to maintain accurate and confidential documentation of gender and child‑related cases in line with established protocols, and serve as the institutional focal point for gender and child protection, providing technical guidance to support policy implementation and programme effectiveness. As GCFP, she intends to oversee and manage the Ministry’s crèche centre, ensuring a safe, protective, and child‑friendly environment while embedding gender sensitivity and inclusive practices in accordance with NCWC standards.
Through her appointment, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive, gender‑responsive, and child‑sensitive institutional environment.

15/05/2026

𝕊𝕚𝕘𝕟𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕒𝕓𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕟𝕖𝕘𝕝𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕕𝕣𝕖𝕟

It may include physical injuries, sudden changes in behavior, fearfulness, withdrawal, poor hygiene, lack of supervision, or unexplained absences from school. Emotional indicators such as anxiety, depression, or aggression may also point to possible abuse or neglect.

If you require support, please call 1098 for assistance.

13/05/2026

Draktsho facilitates employment linkages with potential employers, enabling its graduates to transition into meaningful work. Several individuals who completed their training at Draktsho are now proudly serving in government sectors, while others are successfully self‑employed, utilizing the skills they acquired from the institute.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

Ms. Langda Choki, Assistant Planning Officer at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MOICE), has recently been appointed as the Gender and Child Focal Point (GCFP). In this role, she is entrusted with promoting gender equality and fostering awareness among staff by integrating gender perspectives into the Ministry’s policies, plans, and programmes.

As GCFP, Ms. Choki plans to support the maintenance of gender‑disaggregated data to strengthen evidence‑based decision‑making and coordinate activities related to gender and child protection. Her initiatives are directed toward reinforcing gender mainstreaming and contributing to the creation of a more inclusive and gender‑responsive workplace.

Her appointment reflects the Ministry’s commitment to institutionalizing gender equality and safeguarding principles, while ensuring that its programmes and policies remain responsive to the needs of all.