From November 3rd to December 4th, APCIS hosts the exhibition « Le mur des agressions » (The Wall of Aggressions), an expression wall where young people and adults share their testimonies of violence experienced, to encourage speaking out and better hear victims. APCIS is located at 11 rue Dumas and the exhibition is open Monday to Friday, from 2 PM to 6 PM.
The Colette media library presents, from November 9th to 29th, the exhibition « L’égalité, c’est mon genre ! » (Equality, it's my gender!) by the Centre Hubertine Auclert. Twelve panels illustrated by Marine Spaak analyze gender inequalities and stereotypes in family, school, work, and media. Entry is free during the media library's usual opening hours.
A workshop « Brisons le silence ! » (Let's Break the Silence!) is offered to seniors on Tuesday, November 10th at 2 PM at the Camille Saint-Saëns independent living residence. These 15-minute workshops address violence against women at all ages with games, film screenings, and discussion times. Registration is required for seniors having lunch there (01 49 71 42 94).
The show « Les Grandes Amoureuses » (The Great Lovers) by the Atelier Marcadet company will be presented on Thursday, November 12th at 2 PM at the Colette media library. Based on fifty accounts from women over 65, it evokes loves, disillusionments, and violence suffered. A discussion will follow the performance, with free entry.
A Special Women's Health Info Point will take place on Thursday, November 19th, from 2 PM to 5 PM, at CSC Félix Merlin. Open to all, this afternoon will allow exchanges with committed stakeholders on the health consequences of violence for women and discovery of existing aid. Entry is free.
The Senior Club is organizing a quiz on women who have marked history and women's rights, as well as another on stopping sexist violence, on Friday, November 20th at 2 PM at the Senior Club (15 avenue de la République). Registration is at 01 71 29 13 80.
The Colette media library will host on Tuesday, November 24th at 5:30 PM the film-debate « On va marcher sur l’eau » (We Will Walk on Water). This documentary follows Habiba Zaid, a Franco-Algerian midwife, and women victims of violence during a therapeutic expedition. The screening will be followed by a debate with the director. Reserved for adults, free entry.
On Wednesday, November 25th at 10 AM, the Colette media library will offer a forum theater by the Entrées de jeu company on the theme « sexism, violence, and stereotypes ». Four short scenes will address cyberbullying, sexism, and non-consensual sharing of intimate photos, inviting the public to find solutions. Entry is free.
Another forum theater, « children are also victims », will take place on Saturday, November 28th at 3 PM at the Maison du Centre MC² (35 rue de Paris). The NAJE company will stage concrete situations to understand how to protect children witnessing domestic violence. A children's area is provided for those under 12. Registration at 01 49 71 99 15.
In addition to these events, the City will soon publish a special issue on domestic and intra-family violence. This magazine will explain the mechanisms of control, obstacles for victims, and ways to escape, while providing useful contacts.
