Past Activities
Since 2003, UNIFEM’s CEED programme has focused on supporting MOWA's provincial Department of Women’s Affairs (DOWAs) through the establishment and development of four Women’s Development Centers (WDCs). UNIFEM has also provided financial support to NGOs in the establishment of six community-based Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Centers.
Women's Resource Centres
Between 2003 and 2007, UNIFEM supported the provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs (DOWAs) in establishing Women's Resource Centres (WRCs) in Parwan, Ghazni, Kandahar and Herat provinces.
The purpose of these centers was to;
- support women in communicating with the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MOWA) to influence policies and programmes that improve their lives;
- provide an independent and private space for women to come together as partners in their own empowerment, and;
- provide tailored services to address the needs and priorities of women in each province.
Read more about each centre, and the events and activities that have taken place »
Afghan Women's Business Council
Women's economic security is realized in part by the expansion of business and trade opportunities. These opportunities are often created through the establishment of strong local and national organizations that advocate for women's economic security.
In the summer of 2003, the Afghan Women’s Business Council (AWBC) was established as a partnership between women entrepreneurs and leading Afghan NGOs in enterprise development...
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Micro-finance
While several micro-finance institutions currently operate in Afghanistan, a high demand for women's increased involvement remains. The CEED programme has provided small grants to Afghan NGOs who in turn deliver micro-credit opportunities to women... more »
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