Wrapping up an extra-curricular course “ prevention, protection and empowerment of women survivors of violence”

 

September 09, 2015


The Institute of Women's Studies at Birzeit University wrapped up the extra-curricular course  “ prevention, protection and empowerment of women survivors of violence” that was implemented by the Institute of Women’s Studies within the framework of the “Women’s Empowerment and Local Development Programme” (WELOD 3), in partnership with the Italian Development Cooperation and the Ministry of Social Affairs. The course aimed at increasing the capability of practitioners working in GBV to conceptualize violence and at raising gender awareness within the Governmental Institutions which provide services in sectors such as justice, health, and social protection.