Inauguration of Protection and Psychosocial Support Centers in Crater and Sheikh Othman, Aden
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[Press release]
Aden - In the presence of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) team, the inauguration of two newly rehabilitated protection centers took place today, Sunday, July 6, in the city of Aden. These centers will provide protection and psychosocial support services to women as part of the project “Protecting Women Leads to Societal Development”, implemented by UN Women in Yemen with support from KSRelief and in partnership with For All Foundation for Development.
The services are offered to women through the protection centers located at the Yemen Women’s Union in Crater District and the Women’s Association for Poverty Alleviation in Sheikh Othman District.
This project responds to the growing need for protection and psychosocial support services for women in Yemen. It aims to reach 18,000 displaced women and girls and survivors of gender-based violence in Aden and Taiz governorates, providing specialized services including psychosocial and legal counseling, safety and protection services, and building the capacities of 325 frontline workers in safe spaces and protection centers.
Over the span of 12 months, the project also aims to reach approximately 126,000 indirect beneficiaries from the local community through awareness-raising campaigns and empowerment activities.
Ribal Sarieddine, UN Women Yemen Operations Manager, emphasized that the project aligns with UN Women’s strategic priorities for women's empowerment, praising KSRelief’s support and highlighting the importance of strengthening collaboration with local civil society organizations.
Eshtiaq Mohamed Saad, Director General of Women’s Development in Aden Governorate, underlined the significance of the project in enhancing protection efforts for women, applauding the partnership between the implementing and supporting entities and their role in empowering women and girls in targeted areas.
Fatima Mrisi, Head of the Yemen Women’s Union in Aden, stated that the project constitutes a qualitative addition to services provided to women, contributing to the creation of safe spaces that preserve their dignity and help them overcome the challenges of the current humanitarian situation.
In turn, Intisar Amin, Project Manager at For All Foundation, expressed her appreciation for the efforts of all partners and donors. She affirmed that the community centers included in the project will enable women to access specialized protection services that safeguard their dignity and contribute to building a more just and inclusive society, through the provision of comprehensive services that respond to the needs of women and girls in safe environments.
The centers represent a qualitative addition to the protection system in Aden, offering safe spaces that uphold the dignity of women and girls amidst ongoing challenges.