Buckle up as we embark on a journey to break the monotony of the same narratives echoed again and again across various languages. How can we inspire people worldwide to embrace and promote the idea that women are equally integral, capable creative, and resilient part of the humanity?

Come along with us on this journey, which extends across different languages…

Mark your calendars for June 9-16 2024, as we immerse ourselves, and encourage others, in a city-wide multilogue on gender equality. Explore its essence, significance, challenges, and avenues for progress.

“What, why, where, how and at what cost?“

Expect dilemmas, laughter, and girls’ talk sessions. Join the celebration of openness of heart, conversations and open minds!

Express your interest now: Let us know whether you are keen on volunteering with our participants from Egypt and Jordan to shape and learn behind the scenes of organizing this cultural event or eager to share your burning thoughts with the world.

• Volunteers and participants will be staying in ProQvi learning center in Hästveda between 14 May to 4 June (the first three weeks) during the project.

If you have any questions about the events and the festival please do not hesitate to contact us via email: info@proqvi.se or call: +46761665626

“Let’s set high expectations and make this collective vision a reality, together!“

Project Team Includes,

Tania Bauder – ProQvi Board Member

Irem Ayan – ProQvi Volunteer

Marta Husarava – ProQvi Board Member

• My name is Marta Husarava and I have conducted multiple projects in the past aimed mainly towards human rights and development. Such as improv theatre, LGBTQ+ discussion and clothing swap. During events such as these the question of gender and identity has often come up. Which is one of the main reasons I’m interested in this festival.
  I’m expecting from this project tools and discussions that can aid in understanding how the concept of gender has affected us.

Alaa Aroog – Social activist from Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

Alaa holds a Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in Business Administration, from Al-Arish University in 2023. Alaa is currently working as Project coordinator at the Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development – MYF.

• Over the past three years, I had s participated in a series of capacity building programs in the areas of sustainable development, climate change, and I got the opportunity to work on several programs at the Mediterranean Youth Foundation, one of these programs is the Mediterranean Women’s Ship and the Mediterranean Youth Academy,
  life skills and migration in programs funded by the European Union and international organizations. I also had an exceptional opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program in Cyprus, to be the first girl in her tribe to travel outside the country, given the social restrictions imposed on girls in my community.

Rawan Ababneh

Preliminary Program

Days: 1-4  

10:00-12:00: Engage in study visits and prototyping sessions with local youth and culture organizations 

13:00-15:00: Participate in public activities recorded for online dissemination (round tables, dialogues, interviews, debates)

16:00 – 18.00: Join open workshops

20:00-22:00: Experience informal socializing through film club nights, board game nights, girls’ talk sessions, and brainstorm pits-an opportunity to have a profound impact on participants.

Days 5-6: Collaboratively craft the manifesto

Day 7: Attend the public pen event and the vernissage.

Participation in the events is free of charge, but it is important to let us know in advance that you will be attending the events. Please stay tuned for updates and participation forms.