Projects

SUMMARY
In coordination with Kafa (the Arabic word for "Enough" to stop violence and abuse) and a coalition of local NGOs, KHAYAL implemented an itinerant theatre, staging an interactive play that dramatizes a case of family violence. As an integral part of the play, attendees are asked to comment, voice their opinion and, eventually, act out themselves a different end to the story! The work of the actors is supplemented by lawyers from Kafa who introduce the draft law on the Protection of Women from Family Violence and discuss it with the audience both on and off stage. After the sessions, the audience was invited to sign a petition in support of the new draft law.

BACKGROUND
This project falls within the framework of the "Protection, Empowerment, Prevention (PEP) Means and strategies to eradicate violence against women" initiative. It is the fruit of the joint efforts between lawyers and social workers from the Kafa Organization, as well as theatre specialists from KHAYAL and other experts in the field of psychosocial intervention. It helps in creating a safe space for women to talk about their problems and voice their concerns. At the same time, using a dynamic and interactive approach, it allows other members of local communities to experience the violence and abuse that women are victims to. The draft law on the Protection of Women from Family Violence is the result of the work of women’s rights groups and a campaign by the Lebanese Ministry of Justice to increase sanctions on violence in homes and abuse against women.

TARGET GROUPS
- Women victims of domestic abuse and gender-based violence
- Local communities

OBJECTIVE(S)
Support the new draft law against domestic abuse of women and gender-based violence through advocacy
Empower women with the necessary tools to improve their protection
Enhance society's awareness of gender-based violence through preventive and sensitizing activities