How can we address the stigma of sexual violence in our own community? What is the rape culture and how can we combat it?
How can forum theatre facilitate the women’s advocacy work on sexual violence at national and international level? How can it be used to shape powerful messages and advocate for effective policies?

In this workshop with activists and survivors of sexual violence we will explore how sexual violence against women is normalized and excused in the media and popular culture and which are the consequences for women’s rights, health and safety. We will put on stage the challenges and fears of reporting an assault. We will try out possible strategies to challenge the cultural narratives and victim blaiming which inhibit survivors trying to sort through what they experienced. At the end we will identify which measures and actions should be taken by the institutions and we want to advocate for?