Iraq - Baghdad - Mansour

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Erbil- Women Empowerment Organization (WEO) Erbil- Women Empowerment Organization (WEO)

Who We Are?

Women Empowerment Organization is a non-governmental, voluntary and independent organization, established in June 2004. The organization is most active in and around Erbil, Iraq, the capital of the Kurdistan Region with offices in Ankawa. WEO increases the social, political, economic and cultural participation of women in all aspects of society. WEO holds trainings, seminars, conferences and workshops that foster exchanges of information among women, coordinating with national, regional and international human rights movements.

Women's rights, human rights, gender equity, economic engagement and political participation are promoted, as well as elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. Moreover, WEO advocates for protection of women's rights in the legal system, in an effort to meet global standards in international conventions and treaties.

WEO also encourages the participation of youth and women in the development and rebuilding process of Iraq, providing training and supporting them to locate employment and business opportunities. WEO has been identified as a regional Small Business Development Center by the USAID funded Tijara project. WEO is a trusted community partner for providing business development services in the Kurdistan Region.

Our Mission:

WEO focuses on empowering women to become dynamic leaders, valued contributors, and inquisitive learners in all aspects of a civil society. Advocating for the protection of their rights and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

What Do We Offer?

  • "How to Start or Improve a Business" training course.
  • Business counseling services.
  • Economic studies and market surveys.
  • Agribusiness trainings.
  • Trainer of Trainers (TOT).
  • Proposal Writing Training Courses.
  • Basic and advanced computer training courses.
  • Kurdish Language Courses.
  • Reporting Skills Training Courses.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Training Courses.
  • Communication Skills Training Courses.
  • Business Association Management.
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WEO Objectives:
  • Supporting the roles of women in the decision-making processes.
  • Encouraging the participation of women in the development process through strengthening them socially, economically, culturally, and politically.
  • Supporting women and youth to find business and employment opportunities.
  • Educating women in both urban and rural areas.
  • Acquainting people with the rights and freedoms they deserve to enjoy.
  • Enhancing awareness of women's rights and human rights.
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Affiliations:
  • USAID-Tijara.
  • University of Salah Aldeen.
  • Ramadi Chamber of Commerce.
  • Child and Women Organization.
  • Al-Thiqa Microfinance Institution.
  • USAID-Inma.
  • Mama Cash.
  • Mercy Corps.
  • Relief International.
  • Diakonia.
  • UNIFEM.
  • UNDP.
  • ICSP.
  • Global Fund for Women.
  • Canada Human Rights Fund for the Iraqi British Council.
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Planned Activities:
  • Advanced managerial training courses for SMEs.
  • Exhibitions, trade fairs, workshops.
  • English courses.
  • Community services and health projects and awareness.
Latest News:Women Empowerment Organization (WEO), 3-9 January, 2009
Website:
www.weoiraq.com
E-mail:
Mobile: 07504468658
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