Within the framework of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) protection and livelihood support project "Safe Space for Women and Girls", HUMAN ACCESS implemented a number of targeted activities in the governorates of Shabwa, Al-Mahra, and Marib to ensure women play an effective role throughout their lives and to advance and empower them in all aspects of life.
In Ataq city of Shabwa, the safe space concluded a training course in mobile phone maintenance and programming to qualify a female cadre specialized in this specific field as a gateway to establishing their own business and self-reliance.
In Al-Ghaydah city, Al-Mahra, the safe space concluded a vocational training in the field of hairdressing for 13 beneficiaries to qualify them to enter the labor market and earn a living.
Women trained in sewing at the Marib’s safe space were offered a training on life, marketing, and financial skills, in order to provide them with a thorough understanding of the market, management methods, and marketing techniques.
Community awareness sessions about the importance of girls' education were also conducted, as well as group support sessions for the HUMAN ACCESS team about focusing and factors for its success.
In Wadi Marib, the safe space held the third quarterly meeting of the peer network to review the activities’ progress, events and upcoming plans to mobilize and advocate for women's issues.
Additionally, the safe space concluded school awareness activities designed to motivate female students for the new academic year, including urging 700 middle and high school girl students to pursue education in order to secure their futures.
In the presence of 30 women, the space in Al Jufaina area organized community awareness on the importance of girls’ education and the dangers of domestic violence.
It also carried out psychological support on psychological fragility and the danger of exaggerating problems, in the presence of 50 women.
Furthermore, the space organized a second bazaar to showcase the products of 17 trainees in the field of sewing and clothing design.
There were a variety of types and wonderful products sold at reasonable prices at the bazaar, proving that the trainees had gained knowledge and the ability to compete as a result of their vocational training.
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