Al-aman Project: Women's Support Services (360G-LondonCouncils-7635)

The Al-aman project's women's support services is to increase the safety of Arabic speaking women who have been affected by gender based violence (GBV) and are survivors of or at risk of (either them or their children) harmful practices such as forced marriage (FM), Honour Based Violence (HBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM). Aimed to reduce their sense of isolation, increase their well-being and help them to build their self-esteem and make safer, informed decisions about their own and their children's futures. Offered Arabic speaking women-centred services focused on safety planning and emotional, advocacy and practical support through regular phone contact, face-to-face meetings and group work sessions. The main changes that we strive for when working with Arabic speaking women are the increased safety and wellbeing of our service-users, an improved awareness of GBV and harmful practices and their effects and an increased confidence and ability to make positive life changes for themselves. Overall, we aim to reduce and prevent violence against women.