Aman Center concludes awareness campaign

The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), a centre under the Qatar Social Work Foundation and affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development and Family, last week concluded a series of awareness campaigns in collaboration with various entities.The campaigns, aimed at women, children and victims of family violence and disintegration, were aligned with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed annually on November 25.Aman Center conducted the awareness campaigns in co-operation with entities such as Al Hazm Mall management, Hamad Medical Corporation (specifically the Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital), and Hyatt Plaza management.Executive Director of Aman Center, Sheikh Dr Nasser bin Ahmed al-Thani highlighted that this year's strategy involved establishing informational and awareness booths in multiple locations.The initiative was carried out in collaboration with several security, educational, health, religious, and social organisations to educate a larger segment of the public on social protection issues for women, children, and family violence victims. The campaigns reached over a thousand beneficiaries.The executive director of Aman Center emphasised the centre's dedication to increasing community awareness and education regarding social protection issues for women and children. He outlined the role of the centre and its services through organising awareness campaigns and workshops for school, kindergarten, and university students, along with providing protection and rehabilitation services.He pointed out that the centre receives cases through its main access channels, including its headquarters, branch offices in security and health sectors, social media accounts, and a 24/7 hotline (919). Additionally, the Aman electronic service offers digital applications.Sheikh Dr Nasser bin Ahmed al-Thani said that among the applications is "Help me," which focuses on child protection against harm, and "Consult Aman," the first application for women in Qatar offering confidential social, psychological, and legal advisory services from qualified Aman Center staff.He added the centre provides integration and continuous care services by reintegrating targeted groups with their families. He emphasised that all services offered by the Aman Center are provided free of charge to everyone residing in Qatar.