Shams Center hosts Tulkarm workshop on protecting women and girls from violence
The Human Rights and Democracy Center "Shams" in Tulkarem organized an awareness workshop on mechanisms for protecting women and girls from gender-based violence. This took place as part of a project dedicated to providing protective services for survivors of violence, funded by the French Development Agency. The workshop covered the concept of gender-based violence and its types, such as physical, psychological, sexual, and economic violence, along with its impact on individuals and society. It emphasized raising community awareness about the importance of addressing this violence, improving reporting mechanisms, and ensuring access to justice. Participants discussed the challenges facing Palestinian families, primarily the economic and political circumstances, along with the unsafe use of technology. The discussion highlighted the need to develop legislation, intensify awareness programs, and enhance coordination among institutions for effective protection. In conclusion, the workshop recommended strengthening protective laws, providing confidential and secure reporting mechanisms, developing psychological and legal support programs, consolidating the concepts of equality and respect within educational curricula, and organizing awareness campaigns about the risks of digital violence.
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