medica mondiale annual report 2022
Annual Report: Our project work in 2022
Germany: 3 projects
In order to come closer to our aim of a world without violence for girls and women, in Germany we are campaigning actively to ensure that violations of human rights and the causes of gender-based violence are clearly identified and named. Furthermore, we are helping 90 women from our Afghan partner organisation to make a new life for themselves in Germany.
Read more on p. 4 and p. 16 of the annual report.
South-eastern Europe: 8 projects, 1 multi-country program
The year 2022 was marked by the Russian war of aggression. The growing political tensions make it clear how reconciliation work and support provision is still very important today for survivors of sexualised wartime violence, their families and their societies.
Read more on p. 12.
Western Africa: 12 projects, 1 multi-country program
In the Mano River region of western Africa, sexualised violence is still very widespread. By conducting political campaigns, training police officers and deploying volunteer supporters, our partner organisations in Sierra Leone and Liberia are working to ensure that women and girls can live in dignity and free of violence.
Read more on p. 10.
Afghanistan & Iraq: 15 projects
Arrest, kidnapping, rape – people in Afghanistan and in the autonomous Kurdistan Region (northern Iraq) who work to uphold women’s rights have to live a dangerous life. However, it is not only activists who have to deal with threats. Both areas have seen a dramatic increase in gender-based violence. This makes it even more important for our partner organisations to continue their work.
Read more on p. 14.
Great Lakes Region, Africa: 6 projects, 2 multi-country programs
Our partner organisations are not only important points of contact for survivors: they also reach out to the women’s surroundings as well, raising awareness and creating long-term changes in the structures that actually give rise to this violence.
Read more on p. 8.
