Join the Conversation: Making Our Streets Safer for Everyone May 18, 2007

About 2 years ago ECWR (Egyptian Center for Women's Rights) started receiving complaints from women that sexual harassment on Egyptian streets was becoming more of a problem – more frequent and more extreme.

So the (ECWR) held some focus groups with women and with men, started collecting stories from women using a survey, and put together a plan.

As part of the campaign the (ECWR) developed with volunteers (which includes raising public awareness, advocacy and outreach to schools).

Let’s Sit & Talk is meant to stimulate conversation, break the silence and welcome women and men to share their experiences and take action against sexual harassment.

(Let’s Sit & Talk) will feature:

* Presentations on the final results of our survey
* Sexual harassment in the law
* The role of the media
* Psychological and sociological impacts of sexual harassment

- Film screenings

- An introduction to self-defense course

- Live Music:
* Tamara Yousry & Mariam Ali (Tamariam)
* The Babians
* Bikya
* Forgotten Notes
* Bad Apple Feat. Vocalcurse
* Ressala
* Vybe

Entry is free before 6:30. After 6:30 there will be tickets for 5 EGP.

Our thanks goes to all the Artists, Volunteers and Sponsors who are making this day a reality.

Get involved - suggestions and volunteers are welcome! Give us a call

Email Rebecca on:
ecwr (at) link (dot) net

or just show up early on May 18th to help set up

Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2382866189