On March 8, 2024, we experienced extraordinary moments in the Presidential Palace in Bratislava.
The event, with the participation of president Zuzana Čaputová, is focused not only on the empty celebration of MDŽ, but also on the topic of violence against women, in its online and offline forms – whether in partner relationships or outside of them, including verbal aggression towards publicly engaged women. The topic is one of its priorities and at the same time a highly topical social issue.
During her mandate, the President tried to raise awareness of the topic, to promote systemic measures, and in the other period she is trying to support the creation of a community of people who can help solve the problem of violence against women. Some time ago, she therefore initiated the creation of an informal network of publicly engaged women and women in leadership positions, as a tool for mutual support and defense of democratic institutions and women’s rights.
At the event, the platform „WE ARE HERE“ was presented, and at the same time, other committed actors and actresses who care about the topic were invited to help expand this community. The event featured several inspiring performances, a space was created for discussion, as well as mutual networking and the search for collaboration.