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Silenced No More - Confronting Violence Against
Women and Young girls project:
A trailblazing effort targeted at tackling the
deep-seated issues of Sexual and Gender-Based
Violence (SGBV) and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
in Kenya, coinciding with the 16 Days of Activism
against Gender-Based Violence in 2023.
This important initiative was originally launched by ACT: Afro Cosmopolite Thespians and the Danish Embassy in Kenya.
It has since expanded its collaboration and support to include prominent entities such as the Danish Embassy, the European Union (particularly through the European Delegation in Kenya), and the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces, demonstrating a widespread, international dedication to addressing these vital human rights concerns.
It includes a series of theatre performances, debates, discussions, PR campaigns, and the development of a new play, aiming to use theatre as a dynamic platform for elevating women’s rights and striving towards the elimination of SGBV and FGM by fostering innovative perspectives and dialogues on these critical topics.
This important initiative was originally launched by ACT: Afro Cosmopolite Thespians and the Danish Embassy in Kenya.
It has since expanded its collaboration and support to include prominent entities such as the Danish Embassy, the European Union (particularly through the European Delegation in Kenya), and the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces, demonstrating a widespread, international dedication to addressing these vital human rights concerns.
It includes a series of theatre performances, debates, discussions, PR campaigns, and the development of a new play, aiming to use theatre as a dynamic platform for elevating women’s rights and striving towards the elimination of SGBV and FGM by fostering innovative perspectives and dialogues on these critical topics.
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Key Components:
Theatrical Performances: Central to the project is
staging "for colored girls who have considered
suicide/when the rainbow is enuf" by Ntozake Shange.
Planned across Nairobi, Mombasa, and potentially
Kisumu, these performances aim to catalyze panel
discussions and community dialogues on SGBV and FGM.
Cultural Exchanges and New Script Development: The project incorporates cultural exchange activities, masterclasses, and workshops between Denmark and Kenya. A core creative team in Kenya will work on creating an original play titled "SILENCED," focusing on the impacts of FGM and SGBV in the Kenyan context.
Cultural Exchanges and New Script Development: The project incorporates cultural exchange activities, masterclasses, and workshops between Denmark and Kenya. A core creative team in Kenya will work on creating an original play titled "SILENCED," focusing on the impacts of FGM and SGBV in the Kenyan context.
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Outreach and Sensitization:
The project includes extensive outreach, with local
partners setting up booths at performance venues and
digital campaigns, targeting a broad audience,
including 3500 people directly through theatre
performances and community activities.
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Expected Impact:
The goal is to create awareness, provoke dialogue,
and challenge existing norms around women's rights,
SGBV, and FGM. Through various approaches like
interactive performances, community dialogues, and
online engagement, the project aims to foster a
deeper understanding and inspire change.
It also includes collaboration with local influencers, businesses, and strategic partners like the European Union, the Danish Embassy, and Kenyan government bodies to amplify its reach and effectiveness.
The visibility and outreach efforts hope to engage over 2000 people, leveraging social media and key influencers for broader impact.
It also includes collaboration with local influencers, businesses, and strategic partners like the European Union, the Danish Embassy, and Kenyan government bodies to amplify its reach and effectiveness.
The visibility and outreach efforts hope to engage over 2000 people, leveraging social media and key influencers for broader impact.
