Fatima Ahmed of Zenab organization giving a talk at today’s celebrations of the International Women’s Day.

For years, Zenab organization has been working with UNDP in the field of women empowerment in Kassala and Gedarif states.

UNDP supported activities included the launch of a legal aid center in Gedarif State targeting vulnerable populations in particular women. The legal aid provided includes sensitization of legal rights as well as legal representation in court.

UNDP has further supported the training of 1000 women in Kassala and Gedarif states on economic empowerment skills for rural women. Zenab organization has received massive appreciation both in Sudan and abroad. The organization was awarded the 2007 UNDP Equator Prize and an Award from the Islamic Development Bank.

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Original post: UNDP Sudan