Our international visit to Rome was an intense time of exchanging experiences, learning, and inspiring meetings. At the center of our focus was the Theatre of the Oppressed – a method created by Augusto Boal that combines theatrical art with social activism, providing tools to fight discrimination and inequality.
The Theatre of the Oppressed is not only a form of artistic expression but, above all, an interactive method that enables participants to analyze mechanisms of oppression and seek ways to break them. Thanks to techniques such as Forum Theatre, we were able to actively experiment with different strategies for addressing social injustice.
During our visit, we participated in workshops that included practical exercises, discussions, simulations, and experience-sharing. We talked about power dynamics, social change, and the inequalities we observe in different contexts. The meeting was also an opportunity to plan future actions – we discussed the possibility of organizing conferences, creating educational animations, and summarizing our achievements in the field of education and combating discrimination.
Cultural elements were also an important part of our visit – we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the richness of Italian historical heritage. We visited local museums, admiring exhibitions dedicated to Italian female painters from the 16th to 19th centuries and Futurism. The art and “herstory” of Rome became an inspiration for further reflection on the role of culture in building a more just society.
This visit was an extremely valuable experience that not only enriched our knowledge and skills but also strengthened our determination to continue working for equality and social justice.
The meeting took place as part of the Polish-Italian project HerBoundaries, carried out in cooperation with the partner organization Le Tre Ghinee and funded under the Erasmus+ program.
