Thursday, July 21, 2011
workshop for mentors - SAFE SPACE
Numerous commitment have been made by stake holders towards attaining gender equality in all aspects of life so that as many girls as boys can enjoy the rights, opportunities and resources available. Regrettably, violence against girls both in schools and home continues to be among the major factors denying girls access these opportunities.
Zambia‘s National Gender Policy, Article 2.18.5 categorically states; “Acts of gender violence in the home or community instils fear and insecurity in persons, especially women and children.” The fear of violence and other forms of harassment are permanent constraints on the abilities of the victims, particularly women and girls. This further limits their individual development and affects the victim’s ability to contribute towards national development. More so, this violence is also extended to girls’ homes which are ideally supposed to be safe haven. What is more worrying is the increases in sexual abuse cases in communities.
The project aims to address injustices faced by the girl child in Zambia and this is being done holistically taking into account the millennium Development Goals (MDGs), with reference to 3 that is; women and men having equal opportunities in life which are to be attained by 2015. It also empowers the girls with provision of psychosocial support and life skills in order to give them a platform to be aware of their rights, be assertive and be able to make sound decision
YWCA will be conducting a workshop for youths on Gender based violence on the Safe space Program from 8th to 12th August and 22nd to 26th August 2011 at YWCA. The topics to be covered are; Human Asset(Sexual reproductive health), Legal asset, Financial Asset, Human Rights and GBV. SCHOOLARSHIP ANNOUCEMENT
YWCA proudly announces 2 scholarship opportunities to the YWCA youths (members) as another way to empower youths. The scholarship covers school fees in any of the courses run by YWCA School as follows:
v Diploma in social work
v Diploma in Social Sciences
v Psycho social counseling
v Food Production
v Community Development Studies
For application details come to the Youth Drop in centre at YWCA.
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