Home   >   Activities   >   Expressive Arts highlights gender-based violence messages

Expressive Arts highlights gender-based violence messages

By on December 5, 2016
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

Belize City, BELIZE. Monday, December 5, 2016. The University Of Belize Social Work Student Association and the University of Belize Social Work Department last week hosted an event entitled “Stop Gender-Based Violence via Expressive Arts.”

The goal of thee event was to raise awareness of gender-based violence in Belize.

This event, according to organizers, was inspiring, empowering, innovative, and an avenue for UB social work students to express their talents and to learn from prominent activist in the Belize about all forms of gender-based violence.

The three hour long event was a part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. Students and visitors packed the Spoonaz Café, where the event was held and were treated to a range of powerful and profound performances and testimonials.

The night touched on serious and sensitive topics such as: women empowerment/leadership, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, gender stereotypes, and gender identity & Sexuality.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CAPTCHA Image

*