Why does gender segregation still exist today?
Why do women continue to be paid less? Why can't a woman become an engineer, a computer specialist or an astronaut?
Why are women the ones who overwhelmingly (81%) take care of children and the household?
Why is women's participation in the public sphere limited to 23%? And why of everything that is shown, heard or written in the media, only 25% is about women?
Why are women the most frequent victims of gender-based violence? Why don't they report it? Why, even if they do complain, they are often treated negatively by the relevant institutions, structures and society?
Why is it that in a debate the focus of attention is on men, while women struggle to be heard? Why is a woman judged by the length of her skirt and the depth of her cleavage, the way she smiles or doesn't smile? Why is a woman judged by her performance as a housewife or a mother? Cyprus ranks just 57% on the gender equality index, which is 21st out of 28 EU Member States. In fact, it is often mentioned that with the current data, gender equality will come after 2080.
Realizing the need to promote the discussion of gender issues in the wider society, to break down gender stereotypes, to empower women and increase their visibility, we organize Femme Fest Cyprus, the first Gender Equality Promotion Festival in Cyprus.
Femme Fest Cyprus, which will take place on Sunday 29 May, in the lower courtyard of Freedom Square, is co-organised by the Women's Movement POGO, the Office of the Gender Equality Commissioner and the Municipality of Nicosia and supported by the National Mechanism for Women's Rights and the Youth Initiatives of the Cyprus Youth Organisation.
The festival aims to become a point of reflection and development of ideas regarding gender equality. Femme Fest will host and showcase the work of women in various fields and present institutions, organisations and collectives working on gender issues. It will include thematic centres where visitors and guests will learn about many issues from a gender perspective, parallel discussions and workshops, theatre, dance and music performances. At the same time, a children's creative activity corner will operate in the festival area to facilitate parents who want to attend the festival activities. It is noted that admission to the festival and participation in all its activities is free of charge.
Femme Fest Cyprus, the First Gender Equality Promotion Festival, is coming to establish itself as an action by women for the whole society. To provoke discussion and reflection, to stir the waters, to be a space for acceptance of diversity and respect for the rights of all people. To bring all of us together one step closer to a more cohesive society, a more just society.
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