To mark International Women’s Day this year, AWDF will host two special public events examining the status, role and contribution of African women. Join us as we explore “Don’t Call Me Beautiful,” a photo exhibition by Nana Kofi Acquah and tackle sex and relationships at the University Of Ghana campus.

Panel Discussion: Don’t Call Me Beautiful

Date: Tuesday 8th March, 2016 Temps: 6pm Lieu: Exhibition Hall, Alliance Française Rate: LibreRenowned Ghanaian Photographer Nana Kofi Acquah’s photo exhibition “Don’t Call Me Beautiful,” celebrates the resilience of African women. In partnership with Alliance Francaise, this informal and interactive discussion will use the photo exhibit as a springboard for conversation about stereotypical depictions of women in current social media trends, les droits des femmes, le genre, arts and culture and feminism. There will also be readings by participants of the 2016 Writivism workshop which is to be held in Accra. Moderator: Gant à Likiman, Mbaasem Foundation

Catch Nana Kofi Acquah’s thoughts on his exhibition here:

 

Panel Conversation About Date Rape, Sex and Relationships On Campus

Date: Friday 11 mars 2016 Temps: Film Screening: 4-5h30 pm, Panel Discussion: 6 PM. Lieu: Institute Of African Studies Auditorium, UG, Legon Rate: FREE

In partnership with the Center for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA) and the African Studies Department of the University Of Ghana Legon, AWDF will host an interactive panel discussion on Campus date rape, sex and relationships. The event will be preceded by the screening of a film: The Hunting Ground, a ground-breaking documentary on rape on campuses in the US. Encore, there will be also be readings by participants of the 2016 Writivism workshop which is to be held in Accra. Moderator: Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo, Université du Ghana, Légon

We invite you to be a part of these special events. Don’t miss.