Welcome to Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (AWEDO)
AWEDO

Prevention Of Violence

What We Do

Prevention Of Violence

AWEDO works to prevent violence, abuse, exploitation, harassment, and discrimination through awareness, education, advocacy, safeguarding, and community engagement. We promote safe and respectful environments where women and girls, and vulnerable people can live with dignity and without fear.

Afghan women participating in a violence prevention awareness session

Why This Service Matters For Afghan Women

Women and girls need safe information, confidential reporting options, supportive referrals, and respectful community engagement. Prevention work helps reduce risks, challenge harmful behaviour, and strengthen protection without exposing survivors to further harm.

Our Prevention Approach

Community Awareness

Culturally sensitive sessions help communities recognize violence, understand its consequences, and promote respectful behaviour.

Positive Social Norms

Dialogue with women, men, youth, families, and community leaders encourages non-violence, inclusion, dignity, and shared responsibility.

Safeguarding And Reporting

Clear codes of conduct and confidential reporting channels help prevent misconduct and respond appropriately to concerns.

Referral Pathways

Where services are available, survivors and at-risk individuals can be connected safely to qualified protection, health, legal, or psychosocial support.

Capacity Building

Staff, volunteers, partners, and community representatives receive training on safeguarding, protection, and responsible response.

Expected Outcomes

  • Increased awareness of violence prevention and available support.
  • Safer participation in AWEDO programs and community activities.
  • Stronger community commitment to dignity, equality, and non-violence.
  • Improved identification, confidential reporting, and referral of protection concerns.