Al-Akhar Center for Peace and Development
A civil society organization working for peace and inclusive development.
A civil society organization dedicated to promoting sustainable peace and development by empowering youth and women as key agents of positive change. The organization is led by a diverse team with multidisciplinary skills and experience, working to enhance meaningful participation and leadership of youth and women across political, economic, and social spheres. It focuses on strengthening protection mechanisms, fostering dialogue, addressing the impacts of conflict and climate change, building community and institutional capacities, improving internal organizational performance, and expanding partnerships and networks at local and international levels to achieve lasting and inclusive impact.
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Sustainable development and community projects led by youth and women, aiming to build peace, empower communities, enhance protection, and address social and environmental challenges.
A total of 58 businesswomen participated in nomination and voting processes to form the Administrative Board and Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of the “Itqan” Businesswomen Incubator in Al-Shamayatayn District, while also discussing and approving the Incubator’s bylaws as part of its governance and development process.
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A seminar discussing the situation of women in the workplace in Al-Shamayatayn District, the effectiveness of protection and rights mechanisms, the challenges facing working women, and ways to promote a safer and more equitable working environment.
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Al-Akhar Center for Peace and Development has launched a Legal Clinic providing free legal consultations to women entrepreneurs and working women in Al-Shamayatayn District, as part of an advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening women’s legal protection and economic rights. The service is available until 16 October 2026.
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Highlights from the project baseline study supporting advocacy for women entrepreneurs and women working in the private sector, helping identify key needs and challenges and guide efforts to strengthen women’s protection and economic rights.
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The Friends Alliance for Women Entrepreneurs and Women Working in the Private Sector in Al-Shamayatayn District was launched as part of the Launch Forum and as one of the key tracks within the comprehensive advocacy efforts currently underway.
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The baseline study reveals a significant knowledge gap among women entrepreneurs regarding their economic and legal rights, with 57.5% unaware of their economic rights and 22.5% experiencing a severe lack of knowledge.
More Details +Al-Akhar Center supports community coalitions and alliances to strengthen collective action, coordination, and advocacy on priority issues. These networks bring together civil society, the private sector, community leaders, media professionals, and local stakeholders to promote dialogue, rights, participation, and joint initiatives. They are built on partnership, transparency, voluntary engagement, and shared responsibility to achieve sustainable community impact.
