Preventive Measures Against Gender-Based Violence for Young Migrant Women*
The project "We’ve got the power" demands every person’s right to a life free from violence – a life without harassment, sexism, racism, and discrimination, marked by solidarity, trust, confidence, and joy.
The goals of the project are to work together with young migrant women* to develop strategies against violence and to strengthen their resistance. Throughout the year, various activities are offered that address topics such as gender-based violence, sexism, equality, and patriarchal structures in caring and reflective spaces. In workshops, meetings, and excursions, creative responses and possibilities of action are explored to equip participants with arguments and strategies that empower them in everyday life and spark change in their surroundings.
The first series of workshops combines reflection with embodied practices. Participants explore physical forms of articulating their positions, share experiences, and develop strategies against violence. The follow-up discussion rounds, Girlztalks*, combine exchange and input with the goal of raising awareness and fostering understanding of the forms and consequences of violence. Building on this, a multi-day intensive workshop deepens the processes from the earlier stages of the project and encourages a creative exploration.
Activities:
Voices for Equality – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 12:00–14:00 at maiz, followed by joint participation in the demonstration for Feminist Fight Day
My Body, My Choice? – Friday, March 28, 2025, 15:00–18:00 at Sonnenstein Loft, in collaboration with the empowHer project by RedSapata
(Toxic) Love and Relationships – Friday, April 25, 15:00–18:00 at maiz
Spaces for Us – Saturday, May 17, 16:00–19:00 at Ann and Pat, in collaboration with Ann & Pat
Feminist Self-Defense – June 21, 11:00-14:00 at maiz, in collaboration with Feminist* Fighters Union
Debunking Patriarchy – Date to be announced
Additional events and the intensive workshop will take place in the fall.
Would you like to join us? Let us know!
By email at jugend@maiz.at, by phone, or via WhatsApp at 0660 2429154. Participation is free of charge.
