Human Rights Film Festival “This war is over. This is a new war.”: Women between War and Peace
06 April 2024, 8.40pm in Kino Riffraff 1, Neugasse 57/63, Zürich
The Syrian documentary “Under the Sky of Damascus” is about a group of young women who want to produce a play that exposes the culture of misogyny and violence against women in their conflict-ridden country. They must overcome numerous obstacles: within their own families, in society, and within the production team. The film shows what it means for women to fight against structural misogyny and sexism in a country where there is no consensus as to whether the armed conflict is over, still continuing, or whether a new one has already begun.
Following the screening, Karin Widmer, program manager at PeaceWomen Across the Globe, will speak in a panel discussion about women’s experiences and options for action in conflict-affected countries. How can women create self-determined safe spaces, and what social obstacles do they face? An exchange about gender justice and peace that is not one.
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New swisspeace Course: Facilitation Skills Training
06 – 07 June 2024 in Basel, apply by 15 April
Interactions are central to our daily work in meetings, exchanges, workshops, or training. Facilitation is the art of understanding, designing, and guiding these interactions. However, we often stick to conventional collaboration methods such as presentations, group discussions, and brainstorming sessions. In this training, we aim to expand your facilitation skills to make exchanges more engaging, inclusive, and efficient. We will discuss the roles and challenges of a facilitator and practice creative methodologies and tools that can be applied in various situations.
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