“From Awareness to Empowerment: The ‘Kunafa & Story’ session to refine youth skills in confronting gender-based violence and enhancing their roles in building more just communities.”
Amid rising societal challenges, a dialogue session was recently concluded by the “Kunafa & Story” initiative under the title “From Knowledge to Action” on Saturday, May 31. The event brought together a distinguished group of ambitious young leaders who engaged in profound discussions on the issue of gender-based violence (GBV).
The session, which served as an interactive space blending knowledge and dialogue exchange, aimed to transition youth from theoretical awareness to practical action on the ground. It sought to empower participants through education, preparing them to launch their own initiatives and equipping them with the necessary skills to confront negative social phenomena.
📌 Key topics addressed during the session included:
- Providing an in-depth knowledge background on the forms of gender-based violence (GBV) and its structural causes:
- Extensive discussions explored the impact of gender-based violence (GBV) on both survivors and society as a whole.
- 🗣️ Open sessions provided youth with a platform to express their views and propose real-life solutions.
- 🛠️ Workshops focused on capacity-building to challenge misconceptions and harmful practices
- 🟢 Encouraging participants to plan awareness campaigns and positive change initiatives
🌟 The session was marked by an atmosphere of openness and support, with participants presenting bold youth-driven recommendations that affirmed: change is possible—provided it is led by informed and empowered youth equipped with the right tools and knowledge.
At the close of the session, “Kunafa & Story” expressed pride in the wide participation, affirming that these gatherings are not the end, but rather the beginning of an active and impactful youth-led journey to confront societal challenges.
🧡 The message was clear: knowledge alone is not enough unless it is translated into action… and you are the beginning.
