Empowering Family Dynamics through Democratic Meetings

Family Democracy Meetings represent a unique approach to fostering equality and collaborative problem-solving within households. Hajar Sharif shares her experience of these structured meetings where family members convened to discuss various household issues, ranging from chores to negotiating bedtimes. These meetings encouraged active participation from all, even the youngest members, and instilled a sense of agency that was absent in the broader societal context of authoritarian Libya. This system helped challenge traditional power dynamics, allowing every family member to voice their concerns and contribute to collective solutions.