An Awareness Session and Activity with the Women of Kristianstad

Syrian Women’s Network Committee member and coordinator, Judge Iman Shahhoud from the Sweden branch, conducted an awareness session titled ‘The Power of Positive Thinking.’ She presented it to a group of women from various Arab countries residing in the city of Kristianstad, with the attendance of committee member and coordinator Hiam Al-Sherout from Norway. Shahhoud […]

Awareness session on gender-based violence

The Shawshka Association organised an awareness session on gender-based violence, attended by 18 young people. The session included an introduction to related terms, in addition to discussing the causes and various impacts of gender-based violence. The session concluded with strategies for preventing gender-based violence. عربي

Psychosocial Support Sessions / Amal Center

On July 11, the Amal Advocacy and Recovery Center held two psychosocial support sessions under the title: Several beneficiaries attended the sessions, which were led by psychosocial support specialist Razan Al-Awad. The sessions covered several key topics, including: The beneficiaries showed great engagement and shared their experiences with trauma and stress resulting from disasters. At […]

Sessions on Psychosocial Support / Organisation for Feminism

The organisation “For Feminism” conducted several sessions as part of the “Among You and For You” campaign, focusing on psychosocial support. These sessions included cognitive therapy sessions targeting the families of those returning from the Al-Hol camp. During the sessions, families described the current psychological state of the returnees and the prevailing societal perception of […]

Media training workshop

The Shoushka Women’s Association organised a three-day media training workshop to enhance participants’ skills in report writing and news formulation. Here’s an overview of the workshop content: Fundamentals of Media Report Writing: Developing Report Writing Skills: News Creation: The workshop included practical training and field exercises supervised by journalist Dr. Hassan Zaza. This activity significantly […]

The closing ceremony for the Teenagers Syria Peacebuilding Initiative

The Shawishka Association successfully organised the closing ceremony for the Teenagers Syria Peacebuilding Initiative, a programme designed to empower young individuals in fostering peace and community cohesion. The event featured a captivating theatrical performance by the Theatre School Band, as well as an enchanting display of traditional dabka dancing by the Mohammed Sheikho Band. The […]

“Enhancing Communication Mechanisms in Northeast Syria” Conference

On Thursday, November 23, 2023, “Mari Development” hosted a conference dedicated to enhancing communication mechanisms between local authorities and communities. This event was a crucial component of the “Active Citizens” project, unfolding in the city of Raqqa. The conference garnered active participation from various civilian activists, representatives of executive authorities, and delegates from civil and […]

Mari’s Campaign Against Violence Towards Women

In collaboration with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Mari orchestrated a series of impactful activities and protests in Deir Ezzor and Al-Shaddadi. The events garnered active participation from representatives of local communities and dedicated activists from civil society. The primary objective was to spotlight the diverse manifestations of violence against women, […]

Active Citizens / Advocacy for Working Mothers

As a component of the Active Citizens project, the Mari Organization conducted a series of targeted dialogue sessions and awareness programs. These sessions centred on the significance of breastfeeding and marked active participation in the “Advocacy for Working Mothers” campaign, operating under the slogan “Let’s Enable Breastfeeding” within professional settings. The campaign specifically focused on […]