Venue: Varie zone di Grado
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, celebrated on 25 November, the Municipality of Grado and the Anti-Violence Centre are organising “Waves of Freedom – Grado charts the course of respect”, a series of initiatives dedicated to raising awareness, prevention and the promotion of a culture based on respect and awareness.
The programme features seven events, including in-depth discussions, theatre performances and artistic, sensory and physical workshops, designed to engage people of all ages. The programme also includes a series of three sessions “Equality and Gender-Based Violence”, organised by the association Don’t Call Me Signorina APS, which will explore key issues such as recognising violence, gender equality, language and interpersonal relationships.
The full programme:
Saturday 31 October 2026 – 10.30 am
Beyond confrontation: distinguishing healthy conflict from violence
Biagio Marin Auditorium – Via G. Marchesini 31, Grado
Speaker: Federica Licata – Legal sector
A session to understand the difference between normal conflict in relationships and behaviours that can escalate into forms of violence, exploring the legal aspects and tools useful for recognising high-risk situations.
Saturday 7 November 2026 – 10.30 am
Gender equality and language: let’s start with the basics
Falco Marin Public Library – Via Leonardo da Vinci 20, Grado
Speaker: Martina Pitton – Linguistics
Words help shape our view of the world. A session dedicated to the relationship between language and gender equality, reflecting on stereotypes, everyday expressions and the importance of mindful and respectful communication.
Sunday 8 November 2026 – 6.00 pm
The Lady of the Witches – Theatre performance
Biagio Marin Auditorium – Via G. Marchesini 31, Grado
Theatre becomes a tool for reflection on issues relating to the status of women, prejudice and freedom, offering the audience an opportunity for discussion through the language of stage performance.
Friday 20 November 2026 – 7.00 pm
Relationships and Emotions: A Look at Young People
Biagio Marin Auditorium – Via G. Marchesini 31, Grado
Speaker: Elisa Bicciato – Education Sector
An in-depth exploration of the world of emotions and relationships amongst young people, reflecting on the importance of emotional education, mutual respect and the development of healthy, mindful relationships.
At the end of the session, there will be a closing buffet and a surprise for those who have attended all three sessions of the ‘Equality and Gender-Based Violence’ series.
Sunday 22 November 2026 – from 1.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Respact – Artistic and Sensory Workshops
Falco Marin Public Library – Via Leonardo da Vinci 20, Grado
A day of artistic and sensory activities offering expressive and participatory ways to explore the themes of respect, awareness and relationships through creativity and shared experience.
Sunday 22 November 2026 – from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Respact – Movement workshops
Dancevich Gym, Grado
Participatory movement activities that use movement and bodily experience as tools to foster self-awareness, respect for others and collaboration.
Friday 27 November 2026 – 6.00 pm
Bluebeard Today – Theatre performance
Biagio Marin Auditorium – Via G. Marchesini 31, Grado
The final event in the programme is dedicated to theatre, with a performance that draws on the figure of Bluebeard, a literary symbol of oppression and violence, offering food for thought on the dynamics of power and control in relationships.
Through various forms of expression and tools, Onde di Libertà invites the whole community to take part in a process of reflection and discussion, in the belief that the prevention of violence also depends on education, dialogue and shared responsibility.