Empowering Syrian Women through Art and Culture

WeART Syria

Empowering Syrian Women through Art and Culture

WeART Syria

Representation
We advocate for a culture and arts landscape that reshapes societal perceptions of gender roles, providing empowering representations of women and men alike.
Awareness and Education
Art serves as a potent medium for enlightenment, prompting reflection and action on empowerment themes through various expressions and gatherings.
Social Transformation
Artistic endeavours have the unique ability to challenge and redefine entrenched societal norms, ushering in new viewpoints and possibilities.
Collective Action
We champion arts and cultural initiatives as platforms for fostering solidarity and unity in the quest for gender equality, encouraging collaborative engagements across all societal factions.

Harnessing the Transformative Power of Arts and Culture for Women Empowerment

The cornerstone of our initiative is the conviction that arts and culture are vital forces for the empowerment of women and girls. By engaging with various art forms, such as theatre, music, literature, and visual arts, women and girls are equipped to explore their potential and assume leadership roles across societal spectrums. These artistic avenues not only amplify their voices and stories but also enhance their visibility within the community, bolstering their self-esteem and expressive capabilities.

Moreover, the influence of arts and culture extends to civil society organizations, amplifying their capacity to enact societal change. Through cultural events and projects, these organizations can communicate their messages more broadly and unite diverse societal groups. This collective effort is pivotal for advancing reconstruction and fostering peace in Syria, steering communities towards shared aspirations.

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01. Representation

We advocate for a culture and arts landscape that reshapes societal perceptions of gender roles, providing empowering representations of women and men alike.

02. Awareness and Education

Art serves as a potent medium for enlightenment, prompting reflection and action on empowerment themes through various expressions and gatherings.

03. Social Transformation

Artistic endeavours have the unique ability to challenge and redefine entrenched societal norms, ushering in new viewpoints and possibilities.

04. Collective Action

We champion arts and cultural initiatives as platforms for fostering solidarity and unity in the quest for gender equality, encouraging collaborative engagements across all societal factions.

News

We champion arts and cultural initiatives as platforms for fostering solidarity and unity in the quest for gender equality, encouraging collaborative engagements across all societal factions.

Supported by the European Union Delegation to Syria, the WeART Syria initiative, spearheaded by the Flying Broom Foundation with contributions from the Anatolian Youth Federation and Flying Aunties, is set to unfold over a two-year span from January 2024 to January 2026. This endeavour seeks to fortify the capabilities of Syrian youth and civil society entities through the prism of culture and arts, targeting:

Target 1

30 rights-focused civil society organizations

Target 2

700 Syrian youths aged 18-24

Collobration

Communication

Digital Platform

This webpage provides a comprehensive overview of our EU project focused on psychosocial empowerment, alongside the intersection of culture and arts. For more in-depth insights, project developments, and to engage with our range of events, workshops, and artistic initiatives across Syria, please visit our dedicated digital platform. Our mission through these efforts is to catalyze societal transformation and foster a more equitable future. Click here to explore the digital platform and join us in paving the way forward.

Join us in this transformative journey alongside youths, artists, activists, and civil society groups rallying for change. Our planned activities encompass:

  • Inaugural meetings in Ankara to engage key stakeholders

  • Launch of the project office and digital platform, alongside the formation of rights-based Local Cultural Networks

  • Provision of psychosocial empowerment and arts-culture-based advocacy training

  • Offering capacity building, information literacy, and digital advocacy sessions

  • Development of gender-sensitive digital media training modules

  • Organization of workshops in dance, music, drama, photography, and youth roundtable discussions

  • Creation of artistic and cultural content, compilation of women’s narratives, and hosting of a short film contest

  • Culmination of the project in Turkey with the development of digital media campaigns and an advocacy document

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