Safe Space for Women and Girls
A safe and empowering environment supporting women and girls affected by gender-based violence through protection, psychosocial support, awareness and community engagement.
What We Do?
Amel Association International launched the “Safe Space for Girls and Women” Center in Bourj Hammoud in 2021 within the framework of the project “Developing Safe Spaces for Girls and Women to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence in Lebanon”.
The project aims to involve girls, women and local communities in creating flexible protection mechanisms and safe environments that contribute to reducing gender-based violence across Lebanon.
Supported by the Belgian Embassy, the center provides protection and empowerment services for Lebanese and refugee women and girls directly affected by gender-based violence.
Psychosocial Support
The center offers individual psychotherapy programmes for women and girls exposed to gender-based violence to improve emotional well-being and mental health.
Different psychotherapeutic approaches are used to help beneficiaries overcome trauma, stress and social isolation.
Drama & Art Therapy
Women and girls participate in drama therapy and art therapy sessions in a safe and supportive group environment.
These activities encourage self-expression, healing, creativity and social connection among survivors of violence.
Awareness & Prevention
The center conducts awareness sessions on gender-based violence with adolescents using innovative and interactive methodologies.
Activities focus on prevention, protection, rights awareness and community engagement.
Training & Community Engagement
Amel trains municipal police officers, teachers, school administrative staff, pharmacists, human rights activists and other community actors on gender-based violence prevention and applicable laws.
This inclusive approach ensures that all stakeholders contribute to building safer communities for women and girls.
A National Network of Safe Spaces
The Bourj Hammoud center is part of a wider network of safe spaces established by Amel across Lebanon, including Mashghara, Doris, Kafr Hamam and Nabatiyeh.
Through these centers, Amel works with women, girls and vulnerable communities exposed to different forms of gender-based violence while strengthening local protection systems and community resilience.
Contact the Center
Phone:
+961 81 947 234
Email:
info@amel.org
behind the Armenian Red Cross building
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