Empowering conflict- affected communities to respond ... - Saferworld

18 e m p o w e r i n g c o n f l i c t-aff e c t e d c o m m u n i t i e s t o re s p o n d t o s e c u r i t y p ro b l e m s in s o u t h o s s e t i aProfiles of implementing partnersSaferworldSaferworld works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches tosecurity. We work with governments, international organisations and civil society to encourage andsupport effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development andthrough supporting the actions of others.In the present project, Saferworld provides the ‘community-based approach to security’ and isresponsible for overall project management, including analysis of impact.For more information, visit: www.saferworld.org.ukThe Association of South Ossetian Women for Democracy and Human RightsThe Association of South Ossetian Women for Democracy and Human Rights is an NGO basedin Tskhinval/i. It was founded in 2002 to contribute to the establishment of a diverse civil society inSouth Ossetia and promote the rule of law and protection of human rights. Its main activities includeconducting trainings, seminars and round tables on human rights, gender issues, conflict resolutionand peace building, as well monitoring of human rights in South Ossetia and taking subsequent legalaction.The Association of South Ossetian Women has primary responsibility for implementing the project,including acting as the primary point of contact for the Community Reference Group and liaisingwith security actors inside South Ossetia.