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“Palermo in Rosa” is back, the recreational sporting event against gender violence and for the promotion of women’s health which will take place in Palermo on Sunday (24 November) with departure and arrival from the central Piazza Ruggero Settimo, in front of the Politeama: the The program includes a free yoga lesson from 9 am for all participants.
Then the actual opening of the event with the performance of the students of the IBI primary school, who will sing the song “Why” by Alex Britti. This will be followed by the presentation of the projects dedicated to the issues of gender violence, by Professor Giovanna Pia Ferrara, ambassador of the States General of Women.
The route
What is expected is a singing performance by the Palermo artist Alessandra Salerno, followed by the monologue of another Palermo artist, the actress Roberta Procida, who will lend her voice to the text “Te La Sei Cercata”, written by Serena Dandini. Then space for institutional greetings and the presentation of the Marisa Leo Association, which takes its name from the woman who was the victim of feminicide a year ago in Mazara del Vallo. At 10.10 the pink wave will begin which will color Palermo along the entire quadrilateral that outlines the route of the “Palermo in Pink”… via Ruggero Settimo, Teatro Massimo, via Cavour, via Roma, via Calvi, via Borrelli, Piazza Croci, via Libertà, to return to Piazza Politeama where there will be the final show of the Circopificio.
The organizers
The event is organized with the patronage of the regional department of the Family of Social Policies and Labor, of the Department of Tourism and Sport of the Municipality of Palermo, of the University of Palermo, of the Heal Foundation, Associazione Progetto Fiorenze Unione Liberi Lawyers, Rotary Club Palermo Mediterranea, of the Order of Engineers of Palermo, of the Order of Lawyers of Palermo, of the Order of Chartered Accountants of Palermo, of ENDAS, of ACSI, of Confcommercio Palermo and of the Association of Social Promotion “Marisa Leo”.
How to participate
As always, participation in “Palermo in Rosa” is free. It will therefore be enough to arrive on time at the start to take part in the event. For those who want to offer additional support to the initiative there is the possibility of purchasing the symbolic bib and t-shirt of the event at the Tecnica Sport sales point in via Aquileia in Palermo. T-shirts and bib will also be available in Piazza Ruggero Settimo, on the day of the event, while supplies last.
Hello and welcome to World Today News. Today we have the pleasure of speaking with two esteemed guests, Angela and Maria, who are experts in the field of gender studies and public health, respectively. Thank you both for joining us today.
To start off, could you please tell us about the significance of the “Palermo in Rosa” event and how it aims to raise awareness about gender violence and promote women’s health?
Angela: Thank you for having me. “Palermo in Rosa” is a recreational sporting event that takes place annually in Palermo, Italy, to raise awareness about gender violence and promote women’s health. It is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together and show their support for these important issues. The event includes a free yoga class, musical performances, and speeches by prominent figures in the field, all centered around the theme of gender equality and empowerment. By bringing together different sectors of the community, we hope to create a more inclusive and safe environment for women and everyone who identifies as female.
Maria: Absolutely. The health aspect of “Palermo in Rosa” is crucial because often times, discussions about gender violence tend to focus solely on the mental and emotional toll it takes on women. However, physical health is also deeply impacted by these issues. The event allows us to highlight the importance of women’s well-being and encourages them to take care of themselves both mentally and physically. Furthermore, it provides a platform for these discussions to take place within the wider community, fostering greater understanding and empathy towards those who have been affected by gender violence.
Our next section of the interview will focus on the program for the event. Can you tell us more about the activities that participants can expect during “Palermo in Rosa” and how they contribute to the overall message of the event?
Angela: Yes, sure. The day begins with a free yoga class which not only encourages physical activity but also promotes mindfulness and self-care. After that, there are various musical performances and speeches by prominent figures in the field. These performances and speeches serve to educate the audience about the pervasiveness of gender violence and its impact on society. In addition, there will be a presentation of the Marisa Leo Association, which supports victims of
