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This project is funded by the European Union
WESAL - Women’s Empowerment through Stage Animated Awareness and Lobbying - consists in enhancing the ability of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen to better address gender based violence (GBV) through raising community awareness and engaging with advocacy initiatives.
Success stories
News
Hesham, 22 years old
"My viewpoint now is that oppressed woman can say loudly "NO" to face everything she doesn't want with the assistance of the competent authorities."
Adnan, 46 years old
"I'm now convinced that the interactive community theater is the most important and powerful method of raising awareness and making change."
August, 2013 - Production of the "Stories and Voices from the Field" booklet and lauching of the website of WESAL
September, 2013 - Redaction of the WESAL module handbook
November, 2013 - Regional event for the three community theatre performance teams in Jordan
The Daily Beast
Egyptian Theater Troupe Brings Domestic Violence to Light on the Stage
by Lauren Bohn - APR 23, 2013
Articles
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Local Middle Eastern press available
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