General Protection

. Empowerment of Women and Girls and Social Support

• Women and Girls Empowerment Centers: Providing a safe environment and support for women and girls to develop their personal and professional skills.
• Awareness Activities and Community Campaigns: Organizing events to raise awareness about issues such as Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Protection (CP), including guidance and psychosocial support.
• Training Programs: Offering workshops and training programs on managing domestic violence, child protection, and teaching parenting skills.

2. Psychosocial Support and Mentorship Programs

• Individual and Group Psychosocial Support: Providing counseling sessions and psychosocial support for individuals affected by violence or trauma.
• Specialized MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) Services: Offering specialized mental health and psychosocial support for individuals in need of additional care.
• Mentorship and Support Programs: Providing mentorship programs such as "Big Sisters/Little Sisters" to help women and girls develop their life skills.

3. Training, Education, and Skill Enhancement

• Economic Empowerment Skills Programs: Teaching women and girls practical skills that contribute to their economic independence, such as vocational and business skills.
• Language and Literacy Courses, and Life Skills: Providing education in literacy and numeracy, as well as life skills courses, including effective communication and problem-solving.
• Awareness and Training on Prevention and Response: Training community members and caregivers on how to address issues of violence and child protection.

4. Community Protection and Social Cohesion

• Protection and Support Hotlines: Offering phone lines and counselors to assist victims of sexual violence or exploitation, and providing emergency tools such as "Dignity Kits."
• Community Safety Audits and Risk Assessments: Conducting assessments to identify risks faced by individuals in violence-prone communities.
• Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Activities: Organizing peacebuilding committees and programs to promote peaceful coexistence and social integration within communities.

• These services are available for All Citizens including Internally displaced persons, Returnees and Host community in Erbil Governorate, especially in Koya District.

• This project is ongoing until End of Dec 2025.

• All services are free.

* Note: the pin on the map doesn't represent the actual location of the service.