Syrian women in Beirut are discussing the cultural legacy of patriarchal society on customs and traditions, which in turn influences the awareness of the majority of the society regarding gender-based violence and women’s rights.
Najwa is pointing out that women reliance on their male relatives in the past for access to necessities and basic services increased the extent to which they are excluded from decision-making processes.
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Training session for Syrian women in North Syria on Building facilitation skills and planning awareness-raising activities with the aim of raising awareness of issues related to the social role, combating gender-based violence, and skills of positive influence in society with regard to harmful traditional practices.