Country

Lebanon

Mission and objectives

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a feminist, secular, Lebanese, non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization seeking to create a society that is free of social, economic and legal patriarchal structures that discriminate against women.
KAFA has been aiming to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence and exploitation since its establishment in 2005. It seeks to realize substantive gender equality through the adoption of a combination of different approaches.
Our focus areas are:
1) Family violence;
2) Exploitation and trafficking in women, especially in migrant domestic workers and women in prostitution;
3) Child protection, particularly from sexual abuse and family violence.

Main activities related to gender equality and women's rights

Advocacy for law reform and introduction of new laws and policies; influencing public opinion, practices and mentality; conducting research and training; and empowering women and children victims of violence, and providing them with social, legal, and psychological support.

Geographical sphere of activity

National

Working themes

Types of Violence

Target group(s)

Victims of violence, Immigrant and refugee women, Youth (under 25)

Specific years of work experience in gender equality

+10

Contact

Address : 43 Badaro Street, Beirut, Lebanon, 116-5042 ,Lebanon
Telephone : 00 961 1 392220 / 1
Adress email : kafa@kafa.org.lb
Website : www.kafa.org.lb