Sri Lanka – Association of War Affected Women
Bringing Women together across the divide…
The Association of War Affected Women (AWAW) was initiated to bring war affected women across conflict lines together to work towards peace.
The Association of War Affected Women (AWAW) was established in early 2000 with the aim of achieving sustainable peace in Sri Lanka. Their work is focused on creating and fostering a space for women affected by war and safeguarding human rights and democracy, which they believe is the cornerstone for peace and prosperity on the island.
The AWAW vision is a Sri Lanka safe for all people, where everybody enjoys equal rights, dignity and safety.
Mission: Work towards strengthening democracy, women’s advancement and equal participation in order to achieve sustainable development and permanent peace in Sri Lanka
AWAW has special status with UN ECOSOC.