In the City of Karakol, Issyk-Kul Oblast - on September 21st. in the "Tagay Tai" Guest House; the Public Union "Abiyir El" conducted a one-day workshop on protection of women and their rights in terms of domestic violence. 25 women from vulnerable groups from the three target localities of Boz-Uchuk, Kerege-Tash, and Maman of Ak-Suu Rayons as well as the City of Karakol in Issyk-Kul Oblast attended the workshop.
The workshop participants received information regarding their rights and resources available to them for their protection. This workshop will contribute to the prevention of violence against women at the local level by informing them about existing ways of countering domestic violence.
The Public Union "Abiyir E" conducted this workshop as a part of their project “Confidential Service for Provision of Legal and Psychological Support to Women, who Have Become Victims of Any Forms of Violence and Modern Forms of Slavery in three targeted villages of Issyk-Kul Oblast”.
The Collaborative Governance Program (CGP) promotes effective collaboration among civil society, the private sector, and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID), and is implemented by East-West Management Institute (EWMI).