Union of Women’s Action (UAF) - Annajda Listening and Guidance Network

Established in 1987, the Union of Women’s Action (UAF) is a landmark non-governmental feminist organization in Morocco. In 1995, UAF made history by launching Morocco’s first dedicated listening center for women survivors of domestic and gender violence, named 'Annajda' (SOS) in Rabat. That innovative model expanded across the country, building a renowned national support network.

Annajda centers deliver integrated crisis responses for women enduring domestic, familial, sexual, or economic violence. By uniting unconditional empathetic listening, specialized psychological counseling for relational trauma, and diligent legal and social casework, UAF empowers survivors to break cycles of isolation, regain agency, and rebuild safe, dignified lives.

Emergency walk-in reception, confidential crisis listening, and immediate safety risk assessments for women and dependents.
One-on-one clinical psychological therapy addressing depression, post-traumatic stress, and chronic relational anxiety.
Free legal counseling, petition drafting, and procedural follow-through in civil and criminal courts.
Personal accompaniment to judicial hearings, police stations, and forensic medical examination units.
Safe emergency temporary shelter at Annajda facilities for women and children fleeing life-threatening situations.
Group peer circles rebuilding self-esteem, solidarity, and civic consciousness among survivors.
Vocational skills training, financial empowerment modules, and housing relocation casework.

All Annajda services are entirely free and strictly confidential. Women may walk in during standard office hours or contact regional helpline numbers. In critical safety emergencies, shelter admission is organized promptly following caseworker evaluation.

A multidisciplinary professional team consisting of experienced crisis listeners, volunteer human rights lawyers, clinical psychologists, social workers, and shelter managers.

Founding member of the national Anaruz Network of crisis centers, partnering with the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Solidarity, UNFPA, UN Women, and the CNDH.