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When girls do better we all do better
05 November 2016
UNICEF
UNICEF
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ŞANLIURFA, 5 November 2016 - In regular circumstances “safe” refers to being not in danger or likely to be harmed, and in the My Life Center it means the absence of trauma, stress, violence or abuse. Unfortunately Gülistan knows from her experience what safe means and its importance. “I feel very safe here. In My Life Center, I can play and express myself freely”- the 12 years old says. She is one of too many children who require a supportive and safe system to hold on after what herself and her family been through on their journey from Syria.
In October 2015, with the support of European Union Trust Fund, UNICEF, together with the Government of Turkey and its partners opened the Girls’ Safe Space named by the children My Life Center- in Süleymaniye (Şanlıurfa). The Center contributes to the self-learning and well-being of all girls, Syrian, Turkish, or other nationalities, with a focus on out-of-school girls. Since October 3.241 children enrolled in the center.
Why girls need a safe space
When an emergency hits children and women require special protection to ensure their safety and well-being. Conflicts significantly impact children’s psychosocial well-being and development.Exposure to violence, loss of parents or family members and lack of access to services can all have immediate and long-term consequences for children, their families and communities.
The children of Syria are at risk of becoming a ‘lost generation’ and the My Life Center plays an important role as a bridge for vulnerable girls’ recovery. In an environment where girls’ movements outside the home were often restricted, they need a space to meet, socialize and fulfill their right to feel physically and emotionally safe.