Violence against Children (short version)
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
The video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides an overview on violence against children, with the definition and types of child abuse explained. The video provides information on Article 27, of Law No. 422/2002 on the 'Protection of Children in Violation of the Law or Exposed to. Danger' which covers child protection measures. Article 27…
Managing Parents’ Psychological Distress (Long version)
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
The video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It includes tips and recommendations on how parents/caregivers can cope with stress, tension, and anxiety arising from the challenges and difficulties of trauma. This video was developed based on the identified-needs of caregivers/parents affected by the August 4, 2020, Beirut Port Explosion. The video includes…
Managing Parents’ Psychological Distress (Short version)
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
The video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It includes tips and recommendations on how parents/caregivers can cope with stress, tension, and anxiety arising from the challenges and difficulties of trauma. This video was developed based on the identified-needs of caregivers/parents affected by the August 4, 2020, Beirut Port Explosion. The video includes…
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Long
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides general information on the core concepts and types of GBV and their root causes, with a highlight on how GBV is the result of power dynamics and is reinforced by adopted gender-norms and beliefs. It also includes an overview of Law 293 on the “Protection of women and all family members from domestic…
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides general information on the core concepts and types of GBV and their root causes, with a highlight on how GBV is the result of power dynamics and is reinforced by adopted gender-norms and beliefs. It also includes an overview of Law 293 on the “Protection of women and all family members from domestic…
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
The video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It explains the definition of stress and its physical and psychological consequences and effects. The video was developed in response to the increased prevalence of psychosocial and mental health needs of host and refugee community members post August 4, Beirut explosion. The video provides guidance on how to…
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Digital Safety: This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides caregivers tips on how to ensure digital safety for children and adolescents. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many interventions – including educational activities and schooling – have resorted to online modalities. The video highlights best practices for caregivers during an increased…
Effective Communication with Children (Long)
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Effective Communication with Children: This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides caregivers tips and guidance on how to use effective communication techniques when supporting children in times of stress. This video was developed under the UN Women project “We Can Together- Time for Real Change” implemented by CARE International in…
Effective Communication with Children (Short)
Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021
This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides caregivers tips and guidance on how to use effective communication techniques when supporting children in times of stress. This video was developed under the UN Women project “We Can Together- Time for Real Change” implemented by CARE International in partnership with ABAAD and funded by the…
Dr. Lara Abu Ghazaleh on non-traditional careers for women in Jordan
Date: Monday, 8 March 2021
This is part of a series of profiles of pioneering women in Jordan developed by Madrasati and UN Women to inspire younger generations in support of Jordan’s National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, generously funded by the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain, and United Kingdom.
UN Women Community Mediation Networks in South Lebanon
Date: Thursday, 25 February 2021
Faten, a Lebanese university teacher and Amal, a Palestinian refugee, are members of an UN-Women hosted community mediation network in South Lebanon, an activity organized in collaboration with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Since May 2019, with the support of the Rebecca Dykes Foundation, and in partnership with the Centre for Professional Mediation at the University of Saint Joseph (CPM-USJ), UN Women has trained more than 100 women on…
UN Women incentive-based volunteerism programme in the Oasis Centre in Jordan
Date: Monday, 22 February 2021
Aniesa highlights her experience during her enrollment within the home-maintenance under the UN Women incentive-based volunteerism programme in the Oasis Center for Resilience and Empowerment of women and Girls’ the Taibeh Center in Karak, in Jordan. UN Women has now expanded the Oasis empowerment model to eight pilot centers launched in early 2019 in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, to support vulnerable Jordanian communities.
#GenerationEquality: HRH Princess Basma bint Talal meets young volunteer Ranin Shaqldi
Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020
Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, meets Ranin Shaqildi, a young advocate and HeForShe volunteer, as they look back on the progress made on women’s rights and gender equality on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Raising awareness on gender-based violence under the JONAP
Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020
UN Women and the Jordanian National Commission for Women continues to ensure the availability of psychological, social, legal and medical services under Jordan's National Action Plan on UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security with the generous support of the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom #JONAP.
The Bayti Community Initiative on domestic violence
Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020
Under Jordan 2250 Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, UN Women supports the Bayti Community Initiative to raise awareness on domestic violence and galvanize youth activities during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
UN Women 10th Anniversary - العيد العاشر لهيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة
Date: Monday, 21 December 2020
UN Women Representative in Iraq and Yemen, Dina Zorba, speaks on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of UN Women.
ممثلة هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة في العراق واليمن، دينا زوربا، تتحدث بمناسبة العيد العاشر للهيئة
National Bank of Kuwait lights up in Orange in support of the 16 Days of Activism to end GBV
Date: Monday, 14 December 2020
In support of “Orange Kuwait”, the National Bank of Kuwait has been lit in the colour orange to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
Soroptimist Kuwait joins UN Women in marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2020
In compliance with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women which has proclaimed the 25th of each and every month as “Orange Day,” a day to raise awareness of and take action to end violence against women and girls. In continuity to these global efforts, Soroptimist Kuwait launched the Orange Kuwait Campaign, which is a local initiative to raise awareness about the cause through various projects and advocacy events throughout the year.
The Scientific Center of Kuwait lights up in Orange in support of the 16 Days of Activism to end GBV
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2020
In support of “Orange Kuwait”, The Scientific Center has been lit in the colour orange starting November 25th to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
Gulf Bank in Kuwait lights up in Orange in support of the 16 Days of Activism to end GBV
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2020
In support of “Orange Kuwait”, Gulf Bank has been lit in the colour orange to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.