Women graduation in Khraybet al Jundi from economic empowerment training

The municipality of Khraybet al Jundi organized last week a graduation ceremony for women participants who completed training workshops in economic empowerment and societal mobilization and targeting women affected by the Syrian crisis. During the celebration, which took place at the town hall, and in the presence of concerned figures, Mayor and Future Movement Coordinator, Khaled Taha drew the attention to the clear gap which exists between women and their community. We traced the reasons for that gap to meager financial resources, the absence of clear plans and adequate rehabilitation and education programs, as well as the impact of traditions. For her part, the Director of the Social Services Center in Halba, Alia Shaaban, stated that the project involved courses in sewing, embroidery, crochet, production of accessories, and food processing. Likewise, the Director of the Regional Project for the Empowerment of Women, Faten Tibi, underlined the significance of the program as a constructive step in building the capacities of women providers in various professions and empowering them to find the right jobs. Besides, Tibi added, that the project also aims to strengthen women’s protection through the launching of awareness campaigns that will promote their right to a decent life free from discrimination or violence. (Al Mustaqbal 20 March 2016)