GCMHP Conducted Two Awareness Sessions to Support Women and Children in Western Gaza

GCMHP conducted two awareness sessions at a shelter in western Gaza City, targeting women affected by displacement and ongoing conflict. This initiative formed part of GCMHP’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and provide psychosocial support amid the escalating humanitarian challenges.

The first session focused on gender-based violence (GBV), introducing participants to different forms of violence—physical, psychological,andeconomic—andhighlightingitsnegative effects on mental health and family relationships. The session emphasized the importance of reporting violence, creating safe environments for women and girls, and enabling access to protection and support services.

The second session addressed child protection, discussing key risks faced by children in displacement settings, including psychological effects, negative coping behaviors, and deprivation of basic needs. Mothers were guided on how to recognize early psychological signs in children and strengthen their sense of safety and support.

Both sessions included an overview of GCMHP’s services, particularly the work of the Psychological First Aid (PFA) field teams, which provide immediate interventions for affected familiesinsheltersandcamps,helpingreducetraumaand promotepositivecoping.