Promoting Women’s Security
OVERVIEW
From April 22–26, 2025, we hosted the project "Promoting Women’s Security,” which brought together professionals from the Near East and North Africa focused on addressing gender-based violence and advancing women's security. The program featured site visits to key local organizations, including the Family Violence Program of St. Bernard, Metro Centers for Community Advocacy, Kenner Domestic Violence Court, and Masjid Omar. Participants explored topics such as culturally competent survivor support, the role of faith-based communities, and specialized judicial practices. The project facilitated meaningful cross-cultural exchange, professional learning, and collaboration on effective strategies to promote women’s safety and survivor-centered justice.
PARTICIPANTS
Loubna LAIB
Magistrate, Court of Tindouf
Mahamat Hassan SADIA
Nurse
Bahra Ward OSHANA
Gender-Based Violence Manager, International Medical Corps – Iraq
Dlkhosh Anwar MAHMOOD
Head, Women’s Department, Erbil Juvenile and Women Reform Facility
Ann ALTWAL
Assistant Head, Tla’a Ela Li Police Department, Public Security Directorate
Mashael ALAZMI
Head of the Shelter Department, Supreme Council for Family Affairs
Capt. Mohamed YOUNES
Investigation Officer, Internal Security Forces
Sahar AZZOUZI
Vice President, Family Court
Yathreb ABID
Lawyer
