OSCE conducts train-the-trainers courses for facilitators of Women Resource Centres and representatives of Committee on Women and Family Affairs in Tajikistan
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe concluded two rounds of three-day train-the-trainers courses on ‘Interactive methods of teaching adults on gender and domestic violence-related issues’ which were conducted from 7 to 12 June 2021 in Dushanbe. Some 40 representatives from Women’s Resource Centres and Tajikistan’s Committee on Women and Family Affairs from the Sughd, Khatlon, Rasht Valley regions, and Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region participated in the courses.
Participants learned about best practices for teaching adults on types of domestic violence and its prevention, the use of referral mechanisms within the community, gender roles and gender inequality as a factor in the emergence of domestic violence. National and international legislative frameworks and policies related to domestic violence were also part of the training courses. Participants also acquired public speaking and presentation skills and practiced applying these skills in hands-on exercises and role-plays.
“I learnt new facilitation methods of role plays in teaching from the course. We also reviewed 17 Sustainable Development Goals and analysis of problem using “problem tree” method. I will use my gained knowledge and skills during outreach campaigns with community members,” said Aynidin Rahmonov, Facilitator of the Women’s Resource Centre “Markazi Dastgirii Garm”.
“The training is very relevant to my work on the Committee. We will use the knowledge and skills obtained in this training while working with vulnerable families. I believe it will help empower women so that they could defend themselves and feel that they are not alone, that there are services that can help them,” noted Hamzira Zamonova, Head of the Committee on Women and Family Affairs in the Panjakent district.
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe continues to support the Government of Tajikistan in implementing the Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence. The Office provides comprehensive support to victims of domestic violence in the regions through a network of 14 OSCE-established Women’s Resource Centers in Tajikistan.
The training course is being implemented within the Women’s Resource Centers’ project of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe funded by Norway, the United States, Finland, the European Union and Andorra.