9-11 OCTOBER 2026
Seven plus one stories about a girl
11:30
Discussion
Kedros and SPAVO Publications
Seven plus one stories for a girl – Nicosia Book Festival 2026
Title: Stories of gender-based violence in literature and real life: a discussion on the occasion of the book "Seven plus one stories about a girl" (Kedros Publications)
Short description: Kedros Publications, the Association for the Prevention and Combating of Domestic Violence (SPAVO) and the author Nicoletta Kapilla invite the public to a discussion on gender-based violence on the occasion of the book “Seven plus one stories for a girl”. Stories of gender-based violence do not belong only to literature nor are they a distant concept. They are stories and experiences that often remain silent, but sometimes come to the surface in a tragic way. The discussion will refer to the role of SPAVO, through examples and the stories in the book, with the aim of raising awareness among the public about this serious issue and showing how literature can shed light on difficult issues and function as a means of enlightenment and empowerment.
Biographies of contributors
Marilena Ioannou, Social Worker - Specialized in School Social Work, with seven years of continuous service to SPAVO. For the last three years she has held the position of Head of Preventive Policy, having responsibility for the planning and implementation of strategic interventions. She has proven experience in supporting school communities and vulnerable groups, as well as in the effective management of violence prevention and response programs.
Nikoleta Kapilla, writer, teacher – Nikoleta Kapilla is a primary school teacher. She is the coordinator of the activities of the Famagusta Children’s Reading Club operating at KEPA Agios Christoforos, where children’s literature writers from Greece and Cyprus hold reading workshops. Kedros Publications publishes her award-winning books “Seven plus one stories for a girl” and “The year everything turned grey”. Her books “Mrs. Gennaiodora” (BIBLIOSCOPIO), “Smart electronics VS smart books” (HELLINOEKDOTIKI) and “Once upon a time there was a Ro!” (iWrite) are also published.