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6 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 20 JUNE 2025 NEWS LGBTI+ Gozo launches project for survivors of gender-based and domestic violence LGBTI+ Gozo has launched Safe Spaces Strong Voices: Art for Empowerment, a new project supporting survivors of gen- der-based and domestic violence. The initiative is funded by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence and the Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality, through the Together We Empower programme. "As part of this project, we're offering free, confidential, art-based workshops for survivors, their families, and allies," the NGO said. "Art can support healing, helping people process emotions, release trauma, and express what can be diffi- cult to put into words. These workshops provide a safe, judgment-free space to re- build confidence, identity, and a sense of control," the NGO said. Qawsalla Hub, Triq Enrico Mizzi, Vic- toria, Saturdays: 4–6pm, Child-friendly. Register here: https://forms.gle/oY7ccwBp- Fk12ruCt5 Workshop details Workshop 1: Take Shape Through Clay Explore storytelling through clay in this hands- on session. Create your own piece using air-dry- ing clay. Tools and aprons provided. Clay washes off easily. Date: 21 June Workshop 2: Big Heart, Big Canvas Paint freely on a large canvas using a mix of materials—paint, pastels, charcoal, and more. No experience needed. Just show up and create. Date: 5 July Workshop 3: Grow as Big as a Tree Use leaf rubbings, paint, crayons, and markers to create a large tree. Each leaf represents per- sonal growth. Materials and aprons included. Date: 19 July Workshop 4: Choose to Stack or Nest Decorate large card nesting dolls with water- colours, pens, and markers to explore different layers of your identity. All materials provided. Date: 2 August FRIDAy11th july SATURDAY12th july XEWKIJA MAIN SQUARE 6pm ONWARDS - FREE ENTRANCE The initiative is funded by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence and the Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality