Closing Event Of The 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign
ABAAD – Resource Center for Gender Equality and its partners in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Nation-wide Campaign cordially invite you to the closing event of the campaign entitled“Alla Ysa’eda, Ma Betsa’eda”(which reads: Saying “May God help Her, Does not Help Her”)
Metropolis Sofil Cinema, Tabaris – BeirutThursday, December 19th, 2013 from 17:00 till 19:00
RSVP: 01/28 38 20 - 70/28 38 20
From 5 till 6
Welcoming speech by the representative of UNICEF Lebanon, Mrs. Annamaria Laurini followed by animation screening of:“As We Grow Up...”
A short animation produced by ABAAD and UNICEF. The video targets teen adolescent girls andtheir parents, and aims at raising their awareness on sexual and reproductive health and rights andself-protection from violence and exploitation.
From 6 till 7“Men in the Shadow”A documentary film produced by ABAAD. The documentary portrays three different men fromdifferent socio-economic backgrounds, who have all challenged gendered socialization and becamerole models to other men in the efforts of combating violence against women.
The Ceremony will include as well:
“Their Influence on My Life…”A book documenting stories shared by women survivors of violence and discrimination in Lebanon. The women portrayed how men in their circle had a positive influence in their journey to break the cycle.
“Gender Equality … in Pictures”Photography exhibition on gender equality in Lebanon through the lens of a group of young men and women.