Every Woman To Stand Up For Her Rights
PROJECTS
Al-Nisa magazine:
This is a quarterly magazine in both Arabic and English languages. It is aiming at raising awareness about women's rights amongst the Middle Eastern communities through articles , reports , analysis and researches . This magazine has became a forum for women and men who strive to defend the human rights of women from the Middle East. People are writing from all over the world to Al-Nisa. For more information, please contact Nadia.
Violence against Women - Women against Violence
In partnership with Kurdistan Refugee Women's Organisation-KRWO
Providing advice, outreach and information for Middle Eastern women facing domestic violence and honour based violence. Support and information are available in different languages to:
- Make Referral and signposting to specialist services such as legal , health and housing.
- Help women to rebuild their lives, self esteem and confidence through training and peer support.
- Stay informed about new laws and legislations.
MECWR is providing information on services for women in different languages through Al-Nisa magazine ,Aweza newsletter and the project’s website:
www.womenagainstviolence.org.uk
If you or anyone you know could benefit from these services. please contact us.
if you are an Arabic or a Kurdish speaker you will find someone who speaks your language.
The advice and outreach service is located at KRWO:
Tel: 020 7236 1027
For other information contact MECWR
Combating Honour Based Violence Forum
This Is a new Forum established in 2006 hosted by MECWR to bring together representatives from women's and human rights organisations, refugee and community groups who are concerned about women at risk of “Honour” based violence in their communities.
We aim together to influence positive changes in policies and develop services for women at risk of "Honour" based violence. The forum continues to recruit new members. If you would like to join the forum or need more information, please contact Gona.
Educational and Training Programs
- Women’s Rights Advocacy Training
The aim of this training is to support members of Middle Eastern communities to build skills and knowledge to enable them to advocate for women’s rights in their communities. Sessions include presentation skills, effective campaigning, communication with media, IT skills, fundraising and legal rights of women in UK.
- Seminars and Conferences
Aimed at raising awareness about issues facing Middle Eastern women. These events are mainly targeted at voluntary and statutory service providers for women facing violence.
Lobbying and campaigning
We actively lobby the government to make positive changes in policies relevant to Middle Eastern women’s Rights in the UK.
If you would like more information on any of our activities, please do not hesitate to contact us.