In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, the City of Florence and ItaliaHello Ets have introduced a new multilingual guide titled ‘Say No to Violence in Every Language. Take the First Step: Learn, Listen, Act.’
The guide, available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, is part of the Festival of Rights initiative. Its goal is to provide practical tools to recognize, prevent, and combat gender-based violence while prioritizing accessibility for foreign residents and the broader community in Florence.
To ensure widespread dissemination, the guide’s cover will be displayed on digital kiosks and screens managed by the City of Florence. Using a QR code, users can download the guide directly to their smartphones in their preferred language. Topics include various forms of gender-based violence and steps to address them.
“Fighting violence against women begins with awareness and understanding,” said Benedetta Albanese, Florence’s Councillor for Equal Opportunities. “This is an issue that must be tackled head-on, and to do so, we need to speak about it as much as possible. The multilingual guide is an invaluable resource, designed to be shared and used in every setting. Download it, share it, and help spread the message. Combating gender-based violence requires concrete actions like this.”
The initiative highlights Florence’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and social justice.
Here you can download the guide in English.
In solidarity and strength, Florence joins the national initiative “Voices Against Violence” to reaffirm its daily commitment to combating all forms of violence and discrimination.
Organized by QN X le Donne—an initiative by the Monrif editorial group (Il Giorno, Il Resto del Carlino, Quotidiano Nazionale, and Luce)—and supported by the City of Florence, the flash mob will take place on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM in Piazza della Signoria.
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There seems to be a linkage between violence against children and violence against women. Austrian peace researcher Franz Jedlicka explains this “intersectionality” in his recent podcast episode (and on LinkedIn). And he also mentions the White Ribbon Campaign – a men’s movement to end violence against women.