Category Archives: Our Work

Hawkari Center Participates in Spring Festival

Emma Organization for Human Development in cooperation with the Lebanese - French University (LFU) participated in the Spring Festival hosted by the University on the 12th April, 2018. Emma Organisation showcased Hawkari Center’s products, which were handcrafted by women, mainly IDPs and refugees, and were sold to the public. Women at the center are encouraged…

Awareness session about Domestic violence conducted by Emma in Persivi 2 camp

Emma Staff has delivered a session about domestic violence to a number of displaced women in Persivi 2 camp in Duhok on the 4th of April 2018. Domestic violence, or family violence, is violent, abusive or intimidating behaviour in a relationship. There are many types of domestic violence, including social, physical, sexual and emotional. The…

Emma conducts workshop for mainstreaming gender equality in the Ministry of Education

Emma Organization, in coordination with the Gender Units of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education, conducted a planning workshop for Mainstreaming Gender Equality in the Ministry of Education on the 27 March, 2018. Members of the gender units, departments of the ministries, professors and other relevant stakeholders participated in the workshop, which…

Volleyball activity conducted for girls in Dawoodiya camp

Emma Organization has conducted a volleyball activity for girls in Dawoodiya camp on the 25th of March 2018. The activities required when playing volleyball strengthen the upper body, arms, shoulders, thighs, abdominals, and lower legs. In addition, volleyball improves hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and balance. Last but not least, volleyball teaches teamwork and communication and is…