Information and Documentation
The Information and Documentation Department (I&D) strengthens organizational programs through systematic research, documentation, monitoring, and strategic communication. It generates evidence on issues affecting Shan women and communities, particularly SGBV, CRSV, GBV, and related protection concerns, to inform program design and advocacy. The department leads awareness raising initiatives on gender equality, political participation, SRHR, and women’s and children’s rights. By amplifying women’s voices and supporting advocacy at local, national, and international levels, it promotes accountability, increases public understanding of women’s realities in Shan State, and advances women’s leadership and rights.
Goal
To strengthen SWAN and its programs in achieving their objectives through systematic documentation, research, awareness-raising, and advocacy that amplify the voices and rights of Shan women and communities.
Objectives
- Research, Documentation, and Monitoring
The I&D department maintains internal documentation and data systems, strengthens organizational IT capacity, and conducts evidence-based research and community-level monitoring. Focus areas include SGBV, CRSV, GBV, and other protection concerns affecting Shan communities. This information supports program design, advocacy, and informed decision-making across SWAN. - Awareness Raising
The department increases public understanding of political participation, gender equality, SRHR, and women’s and children’s rights through awareness campaigns, educational content, and community-based communication.
- Amplifying Women’s Voices and Leadership
The department provides platforms and media spaces for Shan women to speak, organize, and lead. It highlights women’s stories and lived experiences, encourages women to engage in leadership, and increases their visibility in community, social, and political spheres. - Advocacy and Promotion/public engagement
The department supports SWAN’s advocacy initiatives at local, national, and international levels by communicating program findings, sharing updates, and raising attention to human rights violations (current main focus is SGBV/CRSV. The aim is to increase understanding of women’s situations in Shan State, promote women’s leadership, and contribute to justice and accountability efforts.