SAN MARINO – A program of initiatives promoted by the Equal Opportunities Authority, together with institutions, associations, organizations and civil society entities, to spread the culture of respect and combat violence against women and gender violence. The campaign was presented on November 13th in view of November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The calendar includes experiential and creative workshops, animated readings, flash mobs, conferences, in-depth meetings, exhibitions, artistic installations, theatrical performances, film screenings and audiovisual productions. Activities aimed at children, young people and families are also planned, with the aim of involving different audiences and bringing the message of prevention to the places of daily life.
The campaign involves numerous local entities, including the Commission for Equal Opportunities, the Central Bank, the University of the Republic of San Marino, trade unions, the San Marino Women’s Union, associations, public institutions and private companies. The Authority took care of the coordination, collecting and valorising the proposals of the various subjects involved.
“We often talk about the need to network in preventing and combating gender violence. But networking does not simply mean bringing together multiple subjects around a table or putting together a calendar of events. This campaign represents a concrete example of what working together means: recognizing everyone’s contribution, sharing a goal and building a common path, capable of reaching different people and making the message of respect stronger”, is the message expressed by the Authority.
Among the novelties of this edition is the “Passport of Respect”, a project promoted by the Authority with the support of the Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino. Participants will be able to collect a stamp for each initiative in which they take part, transforming the different experiences into a symbolic path of awareness and reflection on respect in daily relationships.
The distribution of “Respect Pins” is also planned, small symbols connected to the Passport project, designed to spread the values of equality and the fight against all forms of violence even beyond the days of the campaign. The methods for obtaining them will be illustrated during the initiatives.
The Authority thanked all the institutions, associations, organizations and people who contributed to the implementation of the programme, hoping that the collaboration can continue even after 25 November, strengthening over time a culture of respect, equality and non-violence in the San Marino community.
