Online Screenings of Two Short Films to End Violence Against Women

In Collaboration with '16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence'

Event Details

  • Time

    10:00am

  • Date

    03 Dec, 2014

  • Location

    • Online
    • Bethesda, MD

  • Contact

    WLP

As we begin the annual 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence, Women’s Learning Partnership invites you to join our free online interactive screenings of two short films on eliminating gender based violence globally. During the screenings, attendees will be encouraged to share thoughts and reactions via chat to engage in a global discussion on gender based violence. 

For social media interaction, use hashtags #16days & #GBVTeachin to share your remarks on the films. Tag us @WLP_intl!

Together we can make a difference and end Violence Against Women!

From Fear to Freedom Cover English

Film 1
From Fear to Freedom: Ending Violence Against Women

2 screenings: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014, @ 10:00 am EST & 3:30 pm EST

A 40-minute film produced by WLP features activists and scholars from across the globe discussing root causes of gender-based violence, sharing strategies to combat it, and providing inspiring accounts of important milestones already achieved through the international women’s movement.

Film 2
Waiting on Justice (Arabic with English subtitles)

2 screenings: Monday, December 8th, 2014, @ 10:00 am EST & 3:30 pm EST

A 30 minute film that follows a selection of cases handled by WLP's partner organization in Mauritania L'Association des Femmes Chefs de Famille (AFCF) as they fight on behalf of victims while demanding justice and accountability from Mauritanian authorities.

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