I Am Worthy
In 2019, the law on sexual harassment was introduced in Georgia. However, Georgian women still regularly experience sexual harassment, assault or even become victims of femicide. In addition, domestic violence against women is treated as a taboo subject, forcing victims to conceal their experiences.
The safety and well-being of the woman is often neglected, as the family always comes first in Georgia. A woman married to a man with children is given the most respect, whereas single or divorced women and mothers are called sluts or arrogant. Due to this social pressure, many female victims of domestic violence do not dare to leave their husbands and escape the terrible situation, because the image to the outside world is to be maintained at all costs. However, if a woman encourages herself to flee from this situation, in addition to the fear of being rejected by society, there is the fear for her own life. Up to 20 femicides and up to 30 attempted femicides are recorded by the police every year, with the grey number estimated to be much higher.
In the last 5-10 years, the feminist movement in Georgia has grown, resulting in the establishment of various women's shelters, support centres and organisations. Victims of domestic violence can find shelter and counselling for legal action. In addition, women are encouraged and supported to escape toxic relationships and start an independent, violence-free life.
Prints on paper
Photography Project created by Evelyn Nietlisbach and Ariane Hügli
Term assignment Camera Arts Lucerne, coached by Laia Abril and Taiyo Onorato
November 2023
Exhibited at HSLU Lucerne, November 2023
Mentioned on Ron Orp
The safety and well-being of the woman is often neglected, as the family always comes first in Georgia. A woman married to a man with children is given the most respect, whereas single or divorced women and mothers are called sluts or arrogant. Due to this social pressure, many female victims of domestic violence do not dare to leave their husbands and escape the terrible situation, because the image to the outside world is to be maintained at all costs. However, if a woman encourages herself to flee from this situation, in addition to the fear of being rejected by society, there is the fear for her own life. Up to 20 femicides and up to 30 attempted femicides are recorded by the police every year, with the grey number estimated to be much higher.
In the last 5-10 years, the feminist movement in Georgia has grown, resulting in the establishment of various women's shelters, support centres and organisations. Victims of domestic violence can find shelter and counselling for legal action. In addition, women are encouraged and supported to escape toxic relationships and start an independent, violence-free life.
Prints on paper
Photography Project created by Evelyn Nietlisbach and Ariane Hügli
Term assignment Camera Arts Lucerne, coached by Laia Abril and Taiyo Onorato
November 2023
Exhibited at HSLU Lucerne, November 2023
Mentioned on Ron Orp