As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the European Union organized, on Saturday December 7, 2024 at the Pantaabo Cultural Center in Saaba, a film screening followed by a panel. The activity was attended by the president of the Special Delegation of the municipality of Saaba.
The short film “Terminus” by young director Salimata Ouédraogo was presented to the public. At the end of the screening, three resource people took their places for the panel: a representative of the Association of Women Lawyers of Burkina Faso Afj/bf, a gendarme and an agent from the social action service of the Town Hall of the commune of Saaba.
The discussions took place in the national Moore language. Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions about the treatment of violence against women.
For the Ambassador of the European Union to Burkina Faso, Daniel Aristi Gaztelumendi, the #16days of activism are an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue of #GBV, to understand the suffering of the victims, but also to mobilize for the prevention of violence and care for victims.
the European Union raises awareness among women about Saaba
-« Lhe European Union is strongly committed to the fight against violence against women, both in its internal and external policies. This is a key area of our 2020-2027 action plan for equality between men and women “, he said.
The ambassador also announced that in 2025, a new program will be launched to combat gender-based violence and improve care for victims.
Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions about the treatment of violence against women/DUEBURKINA
