Human Rights Film Festival: women between war and peace

6 Apr 2024

Time: 20:40 – 23:00
Location: Zürich

This war is over. This is a new war.

The Syrian documentary "Under the sky of Damascus" is about a group of young women who want to produce a theatre play that exposes the culture of misogyny and violence against women in their conflict-ridden country. They have to overcome many obstacles: in their own families, in society and within the production team. The film demonstrates what it means for women to fight against structural misogyny and sexism in a country where there is no consensus as to whether the armed conflict is over, whether it is continuing or whether a new one has already begun.

Following the screening, our colleague Karin Widmer and Amal Naser, human rights activist from Syria, will speak in a panel discussion about women's experiences and their options for action in conflict-affected countries. How can women create safe spaces for themselves and what social obstacles do they face? An exchange about gender equality and peace, in a place where it does not exist.

Please note: Scenes of explicit violence, including sexualised violence, are described in the film.