Transcript The Problem: Shefaa Khamaisi – Arab 48 Arabian women inside Israel are facing a double discrimination.

The Problem:
Shefaa Khamaisi – Arab 48
Arabian women inside Israel are
facing a double discrimination. In a
patriarchal society that is trying to
keep its primitive customs, men
practice all kind of violence against
women, that in some cases might lead
to killing.
The results can be measured by:
Surveys, Questionnaires, Observations
and hopefully change in the mentality of
men. Finally to sense the empowerment
of women in the Arab society.
Some Facts:
-In 2010, 10 Arabian women were
killed. (Arabs are 20% of the
population)
-Annually about 2000 Arab
women file a complaint with the
police for domestic violence.
-In 2009, 2040 cases were reported to
the police by women.
-The punishment for honor killing is
less than “ordinary” killing. And, the
police try to “stay out of it”.
-Surveys that were held in schools
show that kids find it right and can be
justified.
Measures:
Objective:
School children will understand that women and men
are equal and killing in all cases is wrong. They will
help educate their parents.
Activities:
Develop a play to have children perform, and hold
workshops and play card games that can help the school
children conclude the lessons in a “gentle” way. The
activities will differ from one grade to another and the
information will be different and suitable to the age of
the children.
Collaborators:
This is an issue that local women
associations would very much support,
such as: Al-siwar, women against
violence and Itach-maa’ki association.
In addition we need the approval of the
board of education to convey the
activates in schools.
So that finally …. Arabian women
can defend themselves by creating the
safe environment for that and to make
them understand that:
“Those who do not move,
do not notice their chains”
(Rosa Luxemburg)