Dr. Bayan Galaly; Mental health consultant and manager at Emma organization participate in the conference “The Costs of Social Injustice & Reimagining MHPSS in the Region”which was conducted for the GIZ partners in the Middle East from 4-7 July 2023 by GIZ Regional office in Beirut. The Methodology used in the conference was working in an open Space; the […]

Emma Organization for Human Development General information Corruption is one of the most main obstacles to development in many countries around the world. The UN Convention against corruption states: “Corruption undermines democratic institutions, retards economic development and contributes to government instability. Corruption attacks the foundation of democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes, perverting the rule […]

On June 5, 2023, the Emma organization held a seminar on women’s self-care at the Cooperation Center. More than thirty women attended the seminar which was delivered by Ms. Shawnm Zirar, a member of the Emma organization. The activities of the seminar focused on how women can take care of themselves emotionally, spiritually and physically. […]

On 6-4-2023, a high level delegation from the German government accompanied by a number of representatives from the German parliament visited the center of Emma organization in Dohuk. The delegation included the German government’s envoy for freedom of religion and belief Mr. Frank Schwabe, and the member of the German parliament, Mr. Darya Turk. The […]

Implemented organization: Emma organization for human development Type of Report: Annual report Duration: January- December 2020 Putting women’s right at the center of work, and recognizing their power and privilege are very effective ways for them to be empowered within the environment they are living in. Emma organization for human development continually try its best […]

The Joint Working Committee of the Kurdistan Left and the Kurdistan Women’s Alliance held a meeting today in which six women activists discussed several issues related to women. The Joint Working Committee of the Kurdistan Left and the Kurdistan Women’s Alliance held a meeting in Sulaimani on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The first […]

March 9/2023 In continuation of International Women’s Day activities Emma Organization for Human Development conducted a health and wellness awareness session along with Dental health screening at the Sharya Community Center for more than 50 women and girls. Dr. Jeger Salih has volunteered his time providing oral care instructions to those who attended and offered […]

Emma Organization’s Demonstration Activity Report Erbil, Kurdistan Region December 10th 2022 Executive summary The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that takes place between November 25 (the International Day against Violence against Women and Girls) and December 10 (International Human Rights Day) in order Gender-basically link violence against women and […]

On the 9th of February, Emma Organization became aware of the killing of the 26-year-old Sarween Khosheet in the neighborhood of Azadi in Koya. When the news of her family refusing to receive her body broke out, Emma in coordination with other activists and human rights organizations reached out to the related ministries requesting to […]

On Wednesday February 9, a delegation from the Women Leaders for Peace met with the speaker, vice speaker and the secretary of the Kurdistan Parliament. The main aim for the meeting was to handover a draft bill on positive discrimination in the Kurdistan Regional Government. Drafting the bill was one of the recommendation concluded from […]