Misahat Noon – Artistic Bootcamp
Experience the power of art and activism with MISAHAT NOON, the unforgettable artistic boot camp that brought together young dancers from different regions of Tunisia to the Magrebian Youth Complex in Tataouine from January 4th to 11th, 2023. This activity aimed to empower young people to use their talents to make a difference in the world. Led by American choreographer and contemporary dancer Heather Harrington, participants participated in workshops and rehearsals aimed at exploring different aspects of violence against women and raising awareness about women's rights, drawing inspiration from the revolutionary movement of Martha Graham. Throughout the week, the participants not only honed their dance skills, but also had the opportunity to expand their knowledge in other performing art fields. They were introduced to music producing with sound engineers Aymen Goubaa & Arij Jaouachi and learned about human rights history with rights activist Badr Baabou. The bootcamp brought together young people from all regions of Tunisia, providing them with a platform to not only showcase their talents, but also to come together and learn from one another. The diverse group of participants brought their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, making for a truly enriching and meaningful experience.
Empowering Women: Virtual Reality in Challenging Societal Norms
The role of women in society has been a topic of much discussion and debate in recent years. Despite progress in some areas, women still face many barriers to achieving equal representation and opportunities in various fields. Virtual reality (VR) technology has the potential to be a powerful tool in challenging these societal norms and empowering women. Our organization during the project of Misahat Noon funded by US Embassy in Tunisia, worked on exploring this potential in an innovative and immersive way. We selected one female dancer from the dance school and filmed her performing various dance styles, including modern, contemporary, hip hop, and belly dance. The footage was converted into a VR experience by a virtual reality expert and sound effects were added by a sound engineer. 40 diverse candidates were then selected to live the VR experience, while their physical and psychological reactions were measured using various tools. their physical reactions were measured using a machine that played the same role as a polysomnography machine, recording breathing rate, airflow, oxygen levels, and heart rate. Meanwhile, facial recognition software was used to observe participants' moods, impulses, and emotions. The data collected from these observations was analyzed to generate reports on the
Democratic Academy 2022
Under the program "MISAHAT muchtaraka" (Commun Grounds) a project that seeks to seeks to create a safe common ground between the components of civil society and the citizens of southern Tunisia to understand the next stage (culturally, socially, politically and economically). DCS organized a Democratic Academy to discuss the current situation of Tunisia with 15 other CSO partners from 5 regions ( Sfax, Gabes, Mednine,Djerba & Tataouine).45 Youth assisted to the academy in a safe space to learn, share and participate in visualizing the next stage. It was an essential step to: - Diagnose the country's social, cultural, economic, and political situation. - Explain the notion of Democracy: the representative, direct and participatory democracy and its connection to local authority. - Demonstrate the Referendum axis and its mechanisms. - Discuss
Training course on migrants’ rights in Tunisia
The Association of South Citizens Dancers organized a training course on migrants' rights in Tunisia on Sunday, November 22, 2020 by Gabes.#DCS #CART #PAD #MRG #DCS_2020#