Iraq

In Iraq, Putting Survivors at the Center activities are implemented by the Women for Women International as well as their partner organization, Mercy Corps. Findings from Phase I (Formative Research), which included input from survivors, local organizations, and members of a technical advisory group, pointed to an overall need for stronger coordination between GBV and non-GBV specialist organizations. Refugee women and girls were also in need of more psychosocial support, as were the frontline staff who work with these communities on a regular basis. The activities taking place in Iraq respond to these specific needs as well as some of the larger thematic findings from the formative research phase.

Activity locations:

Erbil, Kurdistan
Mosul (Federal Iraq)

Thematic Area	Pilot Program	Activity
Improved Immediate Handling of Disclosures	Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) and Immediate Support for Survivors	“Handling Disclosures and Safe Referrals” training for WfWI frontline and support staff Train and support frontline staff on self-care strategies “Handling Disclosures and Safe Referrals” training for school social workers
Connecting to and Supporting Existing Specialist Services	Strengthening referrals to specialized services	Support the rollout of a new GBV referral smartphone application in partnership with UNFPA Awareness raising and reducing stigma in schools
Medium to Long-term Support	Provision of psychosocial support	Provide targeted psychosocial support (PSS) support at women’s centers Develop women’s empowerment activities to be led by WfWI Change Agents PSS activities for adolescent girls in schools

Iraq

Iraq

Technical Advisory Groups