PICTURES | AkiDwA honours contribution of exceptional Longford volunteer Nagea Masoud

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AkiDwA, a leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting equality and justice for migrant women in Ireland, honoured one of its exceptional volunteers, Ms Nagea Masoud in Longford for her remarkable efforts in empowering women and promoting their health, safety, and well-being.

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The event, which took place in The Longford Arms Hotel on Thursday, May 25, highlighted the importance of community engagement and the impact of collaborative efforts in fostering the empowerment of women from diverse backgrounds.

AkiDwA is committed to promoting the health, integration, and protection of all migrant women living in Ireland from Domestic and Sexual Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV), including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Early and Forced Marriages (EFM) and trafficking.

Through its Victim Support project, AkiDwA has hosted monthly information sessions for migrant women living in Longford to share information on their rights; promote their health and safety; and link them with the relevant mainstream and migrant focused service providers at both local and national level.

In recognition of Ms Masoud’s tireless commitment, AkiDwA presented a certificate of appreciation to acknowledge her invaluable contributions to the local community.

Over the past year, she has worked relentlessly to mobilise women from different communities in Longford, encouraging their participation in AkiDwA’s capacity building events focused on women's health and safety.

Through her dedication and passion, Ms Masoud has played a pivotal role in bridging gaps and building connections, ensuring that women have access to essential support services.

AkiDwA spokesperson, Dr Salome Mbugua AkiDwA CEO, expressed deep appreciation for Nagea Masoud's dedication, stating, "We are immensely proud to recognize Nagea’s outstanding contributions and hope that her efforts will serve as an inspiration for others to come forward and make a positive difference."

AkiDwA continues to strive towards its mission of ensuring that all migrant women across Ireland have access to essential services, receive adequate support, and are empowered to become leaders in their communities and society at large.

The organisation remains committed to promoting gender equality, women’s health, fostering integration, and combating DSGBV.