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Screening of the documentary film about women affected by the #Women_Life_Freedom revolution by the Iranian government, at the Theater House of Jena on 08.11.2024. During the recent protests in Iran, women played an outstanding role in leading and promoting the protest movements. Many of these brave women were at the forefront of the demonstrations, becoming symbols of the fight for social and political change with the slogan "Women, Life, Freedom." However, alongside this activism, women were also subjected to severe forms of violence. One of the most brutal examples of this oppression was the targeting of the eyes of protesting women and young people. Security forces aimed directly at the faces and eyes of young women, not only to silence the voice of protest but also to erase the visual symbols of resistance. Many of these injured women and men have become symbols of courage and resistance against state violence, and their strong presence highlights the deep commitment of

On Saturday, October 19th, 2024, we had a program planned for visiting and providing to the Suhl camp. This time we decided to bring food with a Food Truck to the camp, which turned out to be very efficient and helpful. The presence of the Food Truck helped completely resolve the hygiene issues that had previously existed during food distribution, allowing the process to be carried out in an organized and sanitary manner. This experience showed us how much having the right equipment can positively impact the quality of support provided to the refugees. In this program, the main meal was falafel sandwiches, served alongside a variety of beverages. After the meal, tea and hot coffee were prepared for everyone, accompanied by Baklava as a dessert.  For the children, we had also prepared some surprises, including chocolates and Kinder Surprise eggs, which brought a lot of joy and excitement to them. This program was made possible only through the cooperation and support of our dedicated vo