Sulaymaniyah, 3 August 2009: Asuda and Intnerational Rescue Committee signed an agreement to implement a project to enhance protection of women against GBV in Sulaymaniyah. The project entitled "Enhancing Local Protection of Women and Girls at-Risk of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Kurdistan Region".

The 6-months project activities started as of 1 August include response to needs and portection of victims of GBV.