Self-resilience and empowerment through integrated CP, GBV, MHPSS, Livelihoods Project in Ninewa, Dohuk, and Erbil Governorates Phase III and IV

Donor/Partner: USA

Duration: 2021-2022

Location: Erbil, Dohuk, and Ninewa Governorates, Iraq/IKR

Summary: The overall project goal is to reduce the risk of gender based violence (GBV) and child protection (CP) violations through comprehensive mental health and psychosocial (MHPSS), economic empowerment, legal assistance and community-based activities that bolster self-resilience and strengthening peaceful coexistence among IDPs, returnees, and host communities.

Project Objectives:

Objective 1: Further reduce the risk of GBV and strengthen MHPSS and self-empowerment service provision through improved access to culturally appropriate quality prevention and response services for survivors of (S)GBV and those most at risk though a survivor-centered approach at WRO’s five community centers.

Objective 2: Further strengthen access to child protection services for the immediate and future benefit of girls and boys through services for children and parents/caregivers at Child-Friendly Spaces.

Objective 3: Continue to improve peaceful coexistence and promote harmonious living among IDPs, returnees, and host community families with activities that strengthen sustainable coping and integration mechanisms that are transferrable to communities and local authorities.

Objective #4 Strengthening existing governmental GBV and women’s support services through sustainable and transferable training, coaching, and mentorship.