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Public Organization ”Association ”Woman and Society”” (AWS)

The Women and Society Association was founded in 1995 as a non-profit organization. Over the course of its existence, the Association has collaborated with international and local organizations such as the Soros Foundation, the Eurasia Foundation, Pragma Corporation, Mama Cash, the Global Fund, IREX, ACTED, UNDP, NSIFT, GIZ, the RTLC project (USAID), IOM, UN Women, Helvetas, IFC, and the US Embassy. In 2015, the Association re-registered with the Ministry of Justice and received the status of a public organization. In 2022, it was re-registered due to a change in its legal address, certificate 1504 "B"; Mission of the Association "Woman and Society": The mission of the Association "Woman and Society" is to enhance the status of women, promote the socio-economic development of society, and facilitate the economic and social recovery of society through the provision of mobilization, training, consulting, and research services in the areas of law, economics, finance, and agriculture. Organizational Capacity: Over the course of its existence, the Association has completed a number of projects aimed at achieving its mission. It is worth noting that our organization has sufficient human resources in the areas of social mobilization, economics, and rights. To achieve its mission, the Association "Woman and Society" pursues five areas of activity: 1. Social mobilization of family members of migrant workers, small-scale farmers, and vulnerable families 2. Promoting land reform and increasing the legal literacy of land users on land and water relations 3. Developing civil society through the provision of training and consulting services in the areas of law and economics. 4. Improving the status of women and achieving gender equality in various sectors of the national economy, including the water sector. 5. Combating human trafficking and supporting migrants (families of migrant workers, vulnerable and returning migrant workers, women and men who have been forced to work, and refugees).

Headquarter Country

Tajikistan

Geographies served

Tajikistan

Issue areas addressed

Food & Agriculture

Communities served

Abuse or exploitation victims, Indigenous peoples, Women

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Funding Support
Knowledge & Resources
Mentoring and Other Soft Skills

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SDGS FOCUS

SDG 1 - No Poverty

SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

Collaborators

A Red

Dial Down, East African Community Mental Health Network (EACMHN), EdelGive/SIX (Social Innovation Exchange), Healthy Life NGO (HL), Public Organization ”Association ”Woman and Society”” (AWS), S M Sehgal Foundation (SMSF)

Shamsiya Nurova

Public Organization ”Association ”Woman and Society”” (AWS)

 Khujand

Contribute to the movement by sharing ideas and a willingness to collaborate with others working on meaningful social change, as well as through shared experiences. AWS will actively participate in discussions, collaborations, and initiatives that can transform ideas into practical action. We believe we will find inspiration in the community, connecting with people who challenge, openly share their knowledge, and strive for positive change. I see Catalyst Now as an opportunity not only for pers