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Change the date: fighting violence against young women
an article by Virginia Vilches and Ana Braojos (Synergy Spain).
From 23rd to 30th April a group of young people
coming from all around Europe gathered in the
picturesque town of Ödemis, Turkey, to debate and
work on non-violence against women and Gender
Equality.
A group of participants learning the traditional Turkish dance
click on photo to enlarge
On the table, there were hot topics such as woman
´s and man´s role in society, the principle of
non-discrimination, date violence and gender
education. We also analysed the causes,
consequences and courses of action of harassment
and gender discrimination at work.
The different cultural and religious backgrounds
of the participants were a thought-provoking
source of exciting debates and reflexion sessions.
All the participants were actively involved and a
remarkable progression in the quality of the
debates was seen over the week.
During the last days, we worked in several
campaigns on gender violence and defined various
projects that participants could implement in the
future. Some of the ideas that came out were the
set-up of a website with a clear vocation on
gender equality, a visual media campaign on non-
violence against young women and short-film
contest aiming to promote debates on dating
violence among youngsters.
During the last days, we worked in several
campaigns on gender violence and defined various
projects that participants could implement in the
future. Some of the ideas that came out were the
set-up of a website with a clear vocation on
gender equality, a visual media campaign on non-
violence against young women and short-film
contest aiming to promote debates on dating
violence among youngsters.
Another point to remark was Turkish hospitality.
Turkish participants welcomed us and made us feel
like home during our stay, showing us their
lifestyle and sharing their local customs. We
lived like real Turkish for one week, getting a
broad picture of how the youth of this country
live, think and feel.
As a result, participants built a strong network.
We created a platform where a free flow of
information is continually channelled on many
issues, especially gender equality and Human
Rights. This also helps us to have an insight
perspective of the recent events happening in
Turkey.
All in all, great debates, great people and great
experience to recommend to everyone.
(Click here for a Spanish version of this article)
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