Project Period: January 2024 – December 2026
Implementing Organization: Woman to Woman (WtW)
Target Area: Shkoder, Malesi e Madhe, Vau Dejes
Project financially supported by AWEN /SIDA
Summary in English
The “Tackling Gender-Based Violence through Victim Support and Community Engagement” project aims to address the persistent issue of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in northern Albania, with a specific focus on Shkoder, Malesi e Madhe, and Vau Dejes. This initiative is designed to enhance protection mechanisms, raise awareness, and provide critical services to survivors of gender-based violence while engaging communities in the fight against such violence.
Key Components of the Project:
- Provision of Essential Services:
- Psychological counseling, legal assistance, and emergency shelter for victims of violence.
- Counseling and rehabilitation programs for perpetrators to address and change violent behaviors.
- Community Engagement and Awareness-Raising:
- Informative sessions for women and girls in rural areas to increase awareness of their rights and access to services.
- Annual events, such as the “Duje” initiative and the “16 Days of Activism,” to promote gender equality and celebrate women’s power and contribution to society.
- Focus on Environmental Sustainability:
- Integrating women’s role in environmental protection and sustainability into awareness programs.
Target Beneficiaries:
- Direct Beneficiaries:
- 200 women and girls receiving psychological counseling.
- 50 survivors benefiting from legal assistance.
- 30 survivors accommodated in an emergency shelter.
- 20 perpetrators participating in rehabilitation programs.
- 150 women and girls educated on gender equality and environmental protection.
Key Outputs and Impact:
- Enhanced access to protection and reintegration services for survivors of violence.
- Raised awareness among communities about gender equality and environmental sustainability.
- Strengthened collaboration with local service providers to improve response mechanisms for VAWG cases.
Through this intervention, Woman to Woman aims to foster long-term change by empowering women and girls, reshaping community attitudes towards gender-based violence, and addressing patriarchal norms to build a safer and more equitable society.