On March 4 in Tirana, Balkan Investigative Reporting Network Albania held a screening of its documentary Body of Shame, to launch Women’s Rights Activism Week.
The screening was attended by the British, EU and German ambassadors to Albania as well as women’s rights activists and civil society representatives.
The documentary was produced in collaboration with Barraka Productions and director Elton Baxhaku. In the first two weeks of March it will be screened across Albania, including in Saranda, Shkodra, Peshkopia, Kukes, Vlore, Berat, Durres and Elbasan.
Body of Shame explores sexual abuse and harassment of women in Albania in light of the #metoo movement, exposing the fact that few woman remain unscathed by this phenomenon.
The documentary showcases the stories of brave women who challenge stigmas and share their stories with a determination to shatter society’s wall of silence.
Body of Shame challenges the societal norms that blame victims and turn a blind eye on them, seeking collective change.
Through the powerful narratives of sexual violence survivors, the documentary seeks to promote culture change, sharing the ugly truth of sexual harassment and violence against women.