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On
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Victims of
Torture held an open day for children and their families in the village of
Al-Lubban Al-Sharqiya as part of the project "Improving Child Protection
and Providing Psychological Health Services and Social Psychological Support
for Families and Children Affected by Conflict-Related Violence in the Northern
West Bank and East Jerusalem." The project is funded by the United Nations
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs/Occupied Palestinian
Territories (OCHA oPt HF) in partnership with War Child Holland and the
YMCA-East Jerusalem.
The
event was organized by psychologist Rasha Fakhaida and psychologist
Noor Hamaeil from the Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Victims of
Torture, with the participation of more than 30 children and 10 of their
mothers. Oxfam, represented by colleague Bayan Shalalfa, also participated in
the event, providing the families with information about legal accountability
and complaint mechanisms. Diana Dragma, a member of the Al-Lubban Al-Sharqiya
Council, helped coordinate the event.
The aim of these activities is to enhance the
psychological and social well-being of children and improve their ability to
cope with daily challenges and negative emotions, while providing a safe and
supportive environment for children and their families to express themselves
and improve their mental and social health. The open day included recreational
activities and supportive activities for the psychological and social health of
children, including play therapy and various games
