During the visit, representatives of the TPO Foundation, Ivana Kulić and Saida Mustajbegović, spoke with women housed in the House about the topic of menstrual poverty and the importance of breaking taboos about gender-based and economic violence. Through interactive socializing, ideas were exchanged on ways to empower and economically self-sustain communities like this one.
The TPO Foundation would like to thank the Women’s House team for their warm welcome and support during today’s visit. Their commitment to providing safety and assistance to women in need is a strong example of solidarity and motivation to continue joint activities aimed at empowering women and promoting mutual support in the community.
The “16 Days of Activism” campaign organized by the TPO Foundation was full of various activities aimed at educating, informing and raising awareness about gender-based violence.
Among the numerous events and activities during the 16 Days of Activism, we highlight:
- Inspirational panel How to live in a patriarchal society without a significant will for change?, which was held in the Jewish Community of BiH on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2024. The discussion brought together students from seven high schools and offered a space to reflect on the challenges of living in a patriarchal society.
- Self-Defense Workshop – A workshop entitled “Strength and Confidence: Tae-bo and Self-Defense Techniques for Women” was held at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education of the University of Sarajevo. More than 100 participants had the opportunity to learn and practice techniques that strengthen physical strength and confidence, under the expert guidance of Prof. Dr. Lejla Šebić and Prof. Dr. Safet Kapa.
- High school girls’ creative contribution to the fight against violence – high school students recorded a short video in French, sending messages of support to victims of gender-based violence. This video became part of a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the elimination of violence against women and girls.
- University and gender equality – the Council for Gender Equality and the project “Introduction of gender-aware policies in higher education (UNIGEM)” were presented at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Sarajevo. This event strengthened the academic community in the promotion of gender equality.
- Socrates’ Cafes : Philosophical gatherings on important issues . Socrates’ Cafes were held in Sarajevo and East Sarajevo – interactive gatherings that encouraged discussion of social challenges through philosophical dialogue over coffee.
- Student Exhibition: Gender and Art – The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Tuzla during 16 days of activism opened an exhibition of student works created at the “Gender and Art” Winter School. This event presented an artistic perspective on gender issues and stimulated discussion among visitors.
- Education for media professionals – TPO Foundation and UNIGERC organized education for journalists and students on the role of the media in advocating for human rights. Prof. Dr. Mirjana Marinković-Lepić spoke about the media as advocates of the public interest, while Assoc. Prof. Dr. Medina Mujić held a workshop on gender-based violence in the media.
- Conference: Gender and Gender Equality in Cyberspace – The interdisciplinary conference “Gender and Gender Equality in Cyberspace”, held in Sarajevo, explored the connections between gender, technology and the digital world. The event brought together experts from various fields and opened up important topics on equality in virtual space.
- Training of police officers on domestic violence cases – In Canton 10, more than 70 police officers participated in education on investigations and procedures in domestic violence cases. The training was conducted by experts in the field of security and law, providing practical guidelines for more efficient procedures.
- International Conference on the Culture of Memory and Gender – The conference “Culture of Memory and Gender: Gender-Based Violence in War and the Continuation of Misogynistic Projects in the Post-War Period in BiH and the Region” was held at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zenica. The conference brought together academic staff, activists and students to discuss the continuing challenges of gender inequality.
Each of these activities, in addition to education, aimed to empower a wide range of participants in raising awareness about the importance of preventing gender-based violence, promoting a vision of a society in which solidarity and equality play a key role.
With this year’s campaign, the TPO Foundation has consistently strived to contribute to the prevention of gender-based violence and the strengthening of communities through education and partnership cooperation. We invite all citizens, as well as representatives of the media and relevant institutions, to continue building a society where there is safety, respect and support for all.
Source: mreza-mira.net
