Minister of Culture, Ioana Ciocan: “Abuse must not be silenced, relativized, or treated with indifference. We need spaces where we can speak openly about it”

Minister of Culture Ioana Ciocan stated that abuse must not be hidden, minimized, or treated with indifference, after attending the performance “ReStart,” presented at the Replika Center. The production, directed by Ozana Nicolau, addresses abusive relationships, domestic violence, and the experiences of women who have gone through such situations.

“Abuse must not be silenced, relativized, or treated with indifference. We need spaces where we can speak openly about it,” Ioana Ciocan said.

The minister’s statement comes in the context of recent testimonies and discussions in the theater world about abuse and how such situations are recognized, reported, and handled in the artistic environment. Through her message, the Minister of Culture emphasized the need for safe spaces for dialogue, where victims’ experiences can be heard and discussed publicly, without relativization or silence. The performance “ReStart” draws attention to the consequences of abusive relationships and domestic violence, placing the experiences of affected women at its center.