Aat Network
Lana Nasser
Check Back soon for our 2012 Festival Program
March 6 - March 13
Empowerment through creative self expression "Aat" comes from the Arabic alef and taa. Aat comes at the end of plural nouns and renders them feminine. Mission: To raise awareness, promote gender equality and symbolic thinking, and to affirm our human right to the freedom of self expression; to celebrate creativity and to challenge the status quo. We provide a platform for women and men to engage through the arts, by creating original performances, showcasing new works, and leading workshops to promote dialogue about gender issues amongst the various socioeconomic groups in Jordan and the Arab world.
Aat ... Who we are: We are a collective of artists, educators and activists, who believe in the importance of self-expression in the empowerment and well being of women , youth, and society as a whole. We believe that art is an antidote to violence, transcending boundaries and promoting peace between peoples. Aat was launched in Jordan on 8th March 2010, with a festival celebrating women's day. The festival has become a month long annual event with local, regional and international participation.
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