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 […]

SLOTBET The goal of the Kurdistan Women’s Alliance is to achieve a civil and democratic society in which social justice and equality are provided and ensuring the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against women, within the framework and approach of the strategy of the Kurdistan Region. This goal cannot be achieved without […]

Gender budgeting “includes conducting a gender assessment for the budget, integrating a gender perspective at all levels of the budget process, and restructuring the revenues and expenditures in order to promote gender equality in the society”. On March 31, 2021, the member of the Iraqi Parliament, Ms. Rezan Sheikh Diler, posted on her Facebook page: […]

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 […]

Promoting gender equality is the main factor of accessing women empowerment. Emma organization has been working to improve women’s statue in society and increasing female participation in all society areas. As women acquire opportunities to develop as men do, gender discrimination will be rated down. Eliminating internal barriers in women pulls women ahead to build […]

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 […]

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Trauma-Sensitive Approach for Rehabilitation The term “mental health and psychosocial support” (MHPSS) is used to describe any type of local or outside support that aims to protect or promote psychosocial well-being and/or prevent or treat mental disorder through providing services and support to reduce psychological and social suffering, and to […]

The British Consulate General in Erbil launched today the new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to support women and girls affected by conflict and strengthening the role of women in peacebuilding, including Iraq and the Kurdistan region.

On 5/4/2023, The Directorate for Combating Violence against Women and Family DCVAW in coordination with the Public Aid Organization PAO held a meeting with a number of civil society organizations that work on women and humanitarian issues in Erbil. The meeting aimed to increase the coordination between the DCVAW and the NGOs. At the beginning […]