Ahmed Al Zaharna, Lawyer, Gaza Governorate
“Before the training I had a lot of misunderstanding of GBV related terms. This motivated me to commit to the training and to enhance my skills and increase my knowledge as a lawyer and human rights defender of GBV survivors. I am proud of being engaged in this unique experience.”
Suhad Al Rabai’a, Journalist, Middle Area Governorate
“The training enhanced my daily life experience as well as my professional experience. It enriched my knowledge about sensitive topics that affect the community. The training prepared me to be a trainer who contributes to enhancing legal awareness to decrease GBV. The training provided me with a fantastic opportunity to be in contact with people and to work for their best interest. For me, the training is a starting point to exchange experience with other and an attempt to change the misunderstood culture related to GBV and its consequences.”
Atta Hamouda, Activist, North Gaza Governorate
“The most distinguished issue related to the training that still has its effect on me is the focus on building our capacity as trainers in legal awareness against GBV. I gained new knowledge and experience. I am eager to start legal awareness sessions for my counterparts. I believe we as activist we can support in enhancing the community awareness in the importance of decreasing all forms of violence.”
Hala Hasanien, Lawyer, Gaza Governorate
“Before joining the training, I was dealing with GBV survivors from a legal point of view. During the training I learned how to deal with them from social and humane aspects. I started to reflect on the newly acquired knowledge in my work. I became a lawyer and activist in enhancing legal awareness against GBV.”