November Against Violence

A series of events to say no to gender-based violence

Cinema, theatre, dance, public talks and installations: local associations, with the participation of schools and in collaboration with the Department for Equal Opportunities, offer a programme of events to reflect, learn and take part. The initiatives are part of the project “Di pari passo… insieme contro le discriminazioni di genere” (Side by side… together against gender discrimination), co-funded by the Emilia-Romagna Region.

From 18 November to 19 December 2026 · Comacchio and Porto Garibaldi

Events are held in Italian

The programme

18 November · 8:30 pm
Cinepark, Porto Garibaldi
Screening of the film “Serpenti”, directed by R. De Paolis Maino. Organised by UDI Spazio Donna.

19 November
Inauguration of the “Panchine rosse parlanti” (Talking Red Benches), during school hours. Organised by Istituto Superiore R. Brindisi and Spazio Marconi APS.

22 November · 6:00 pm
Sala Polivalente, Comacchio
Presentation of the video “Di pari passo… insieme contro le discriminazioni di genere”, by Deltacinematica. Followed by the community theatre performance “Che la luna vegli su di noi” (May the Moon Watch Over Us), by M. Piva, presented by Cosquillas Theatre Methodology and the Strade association.

24 November · 10:00 am
Casa della Comunità, Comacchio
Collective relational installation with performance “La violenza è una trama sottile” (Violence Is a Subtle Web). Organised by TemperaMenti APS, Sportello Iris and Cooperativa Girogirotondo.

25 November · International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
In Piazza Folegatti, an installation of red shoes, a symbol of the fight against violence against women. At 10:00 am, at the Sala Polivalente in Comacchio, public meeting “Educazione affettiva a scuola” (Emotional education in schools). Organised by UDI Spazio Donna.

27 November · 4:30 pm
Informagiovani Office, Porto Garibaldi
Training session open to the public, “L’economia per te” (Economics for you): practical tools for making financial decisions independently. Organised by Cooperativa Le Macchine Celibi, the Bank of Italy in Bologna and Informagiovani Porto Garibaldi.

3 December · 4:00 pm
Sala Polivalente, Comacchio
Book presentation of “Se le donne cantano” (If Women Sing) and showcase of the writing group’s journey. Organised by UDI Spazio Donna.

17 December · 9:00 pm
Sala Polivalente, Comacchio
Theatre performance “C’era un’altra volta” (Once Upon Another Time). Organised by TemperaMenti APS.

19 December · 4:00 pm
Sala Polivalente, Comacchio
Dance and art performance “Ando…danzando”. Organised by MSP Italia – Ferrara and Akemi Dance Centre.

Information
Municipality of Comacchio – Department for Equal Opportunities: +39 0533 318703

Information is subject to change. For updates, please check the event’s official pages or contact the Comacchio Tourist Information Office: +39 0533314154.