Lagjia 2, Rr. Sefer Efendi , Prapa gjykates se Shkalles se pare
Durres
Albania
- Gender
Association for Women with Social Problems (AWSP) has a 10 year experience in the field of womens' rights protection. It is a non governmental organization that has extended its activities from the city in the suburb and rural areas of Durres District. Actually the number of staff employed is 4 full time and 7 part time. AWSP is member of the Albanian Network for Women Empowerment, a member of the National Steering Committee of Children Alliance, a member of the Albanian Coalition Against Child Trafficking. Its financial support is made possible by the international donors that are situated in Albania.
To protect women's right To promote women's potential an to raise women presence in the public life
AWSP is implementing two main projects, the Social Center for Women in Durres ( funded by the Swedish foundation Kvinna till Kvinna) and the Community Center for women and youth in Spitalla (suburb) funded by the EU commission These projects are focused on: a)reduction of domestic violence through direct psycho-emotional,legal and medical assistance b)capacity building of local governors, police officials and community on domestic violence legislation c) advocacy campaign for the opening of gender offices in rural areas Community Center for Women and Youth in Spitalla (suburb) area is focused on delivering services for women and youth such as: a)information on employment possibilities and professional qualifications b)vocational courses for youth c)awareness meetings on topics related to women and youth issues d) social and environment activities e) advocacy for raising women participation in community decision making process f) legal and medical consultancy for women