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Hayat

Raouia Zaanouni

Facilitator

date November 6, 2024 | 17:45 - 18:30
place
Urban Cinema
organization
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women UN Women
country
Tunisia
Reference: 
UC 16
WUF12

Objectives

The short movie sheds light on the daily struggles of women and girls in Tunis, who face sexual violence and harassment in public spaces. Using Virtual Reality, it immerses viewers in the protagonist's experiences to evoke empathy and understanding. The film highlights the urgency of addressing these issues and supports the UN Women’s Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces initiative. It calls for societal change and safer urban environments and emphasizes that creating secure public spaces is essential for achieving gender equality and urban sustainability, aiming to empower women and girls to speak out and promote safety.

Partners

Organization
Country
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women UN Women
Tunisia
Not applicable
Tunisia

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Ms. Imen Mhamdi
Programme Coordinator
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women UN Women