Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood (BREN)
Woman Bazaar is a multidisciplinary festival that has been held for 3 years. The main goal is to help vulnerable groups of women - those who have lost their parents, those with disabilities, displaced people, victims of domestic violence, etc to support the sustainable initiatives and entrepreneurial activities of the representative women, to accelerate their reintegration into the society, as well as to boost the expansion of support mechanisms along with increasing their knowledge and skills to ensure the sustainability of existing activities.
Ambassadors of Gender Equality in Education
Ambassadors of Gender Equality in Education is a project dedicated on the promotion of gender equality awareness amoung teachers and school principials. In Baku city, two training courses were conducted on August 22-25 2023 and November 16-19 2023 with 52 participants in total. These trainings have led teachers and their students to recognize the importance of gender equality, the empowerment of women, the necessity of girls' education, and other related topics. Teachers were equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills, empowering them to advocate for women's rights, actively participate in decision-making processes, and effect change in their classrooms and communities.
Through these trainings, teachers gained a deeper understanding of their role in addressing issues such as early marriages and promoting gender equality. Adittionally in various regions, including Baku, Sheki, Jalilabad, Shamakhi, and Guba, training sessions have been organized specifically for education and pedagogy students. In total, 150 students participated in these training sessions.
Promotion of gender equality and peace through art
"AM I HOLY OR SINNER?" art performance
As part of the 16-day global activism campaign, an art performance titled "Sacred or Sinful" was prepared to question the burden placed on women in society. This two-part performance featured artist Nigar, whose poignant portrayal moved viewers to tears as she voiced the stories of women who have experienced violence under the patriarchal values ingrained in society. Through art, she expressed examples of violence experienced by women and girls in everyday life, illustrating the societal pressure based on patriarchal values.
(.) art performance
The performed art piece encapsulated the compositions of five artists, reflecting the societal invisibility of women and their oppression within patriarchal norms. It highlighted how women are often seen as identity-less, shadowy figures, merely servants within society. Furthermore, the impact of the neglect of the difficulties faced by women during and post-conflict, as well as the failure to create conditions for their participation in peacebuilding, was conveyed to the audience through art.