One Billion Rising Hungary 2016 Campaign
Across Hungary
the One Billion Rising campaign escalates its call for the end of violence
against women. Fundamentally the movement is a call for change within
communities--structural, systemic, long term change. It makes these demands for
change by raising awareness about domestic and sexual violence and challenges
us to find the right ways to respond.
The One Billion
Rising movement encourages creative and artistic expressions so a wide variety
of people can enter into the conversation and work toward solutions in our
communities. There are rational ways to respond to violence, but often we find
rational solutions after we develop our moral courage through artistic play.
Thus we once again take part in the worldwide dance phenomenon, “Break the
Chain.” This year Hungary is proud to participate in the global movement by
presenting an original theater piece, “Kérsz teát?” (May I Offer You a Tea?), written and performed
by Bánki Gergely and Sipos Vera. “Kérsz teát?” explores the idea of consent and
provides a rich theater experience for audience members. It will be followed by
a discussion about how we understand consent in own relationships.
“Kersz Teat” is
a powerful tool to understand a complex, sensitive issue. Audience members walk
away from the event with an awareness that may radically change the way they
think about and engage in violence-free relationships. The actors, who created
the play in collaboration with NANE, hope to use the piece in high schools and
colleges. We especially invite high
school teachers and university staff who want to get a first-hand experience of
the play before introducing it to their communities. Introducing a discussion about violence-free
relationships to our next generation can dramatically impact the future of
Hungary and the safety of its women.
The One Billion
Rising Hungary 2016 campaign is thrilled to dance and showcase “Kérsz teát?”
The movement invites artistic energy to create new ways of responding to the
problem of violence against women. We
look forward to how this energy will produce new ways of responding to those
most in need in our community.
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