Our last program, AWAJ, works through the formation of women’s collectives on a range of issues such as stopping violence against women, addressing issues of sex selective abortion and neglect of girl children. We help women understand their right to bodily safety and sexuality and promote their participation in governance. The three different sections of AWAJ are violence, health, leadership.

 

OBJECTIVES OF AWAJ

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To provide women a safe space to be able to share the experiences of violation and violence

Make the issue of violence against women visible to the public

Make the judiciary including lawyers, judges and the police and all other actors aware, sensitive and responsible for women’s safety and justice

Make women active agents of human rights protectors

Help women to break their silence around the issue of violence they face

Help women in eradicating violence from their lives, especially from their homes

 

WAYS OF INTERVENTION

        

Constant counseling and monitoring sessions of the victims and perpetrators

Helping women and men to have a free and fair dialogue with each other as well as with their respective family members

Extending emotional support to women who are going through emotional stress and trauma

Helping victims rebuild their identity and restore their pride and dignity through encouragement and support

Financial aid to victims

Resolving cases while keeping women’s welfare and perspective in mind

Helping women become self sufficient and find employment

Helping women file cases, seek fair lawyers, seek fair compensation and aid with living arrangements