Central African Republic | 2024 | Visual Arts, Music, Slam, Theatre

Art to break the silence on violence against women

In Bangui, a collective of survivors of gender-based violence is speaking out and reclaiming their voices through multiple art forms: music, slam poetry, theatre, and visual arts. An initiative designed to amplify voices too often pushed into silence.

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Art to break the silence on violence against women

Stigma and fear

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In the Central African Republic, gender-based violence (GBV) has significantly increased in recent years, exacerbated by political crises, armed conflict, and social inequalities. Despite the efforts of NGOs and institutions, many victims remain silent, constrained by stigma and fear.

The NGO Mouvement des Survivantes en Centrafrique (MOSUCA) has launched an innovative artistic initiative in Bangui’s 5th district. MOSUCA took to the streets to introduce the movement and invite residents to join the project. By combining several art forms—slam poetry, music, theatre, and visual arts—the project offers survivors a safe space for expression and healing.

Artist
Elvis Sabin Ngaibino (director), Maitre ZEMX (slam artist), Belfort Lebouder (musician), Florent Kassai (illustrator), Léonie Assana (actress)

Partners
Mouvement des Survivantes en Centrafrique (MOSUCA), community leaders, local media

Participants
25 survivors of gender-based violence

Agency
AFD Central African Republic

Creating to rise again

survivors engaged

artistic disciplines mobilized

% of women in Central African Republic are illiterate

At the heart of this initiative, 25 survivors, including 15 who have already spoken publicly, take part in a series of artistic workshops to explore different forms of creation. Over ten days, guided by professional artists, they learn theatre, music, slam, and visual arts, transforming their emotions and experiences into artistic expression.