In observance of the global 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence campaign the Women’s Learning Partnership is hosting a free online screening of two short films on eliminating gender based violence around the world.
The screenings will also be interactive, allowing the audience to share their thoughts and reactions via chat. The chat is non-moderated and audience-focused, however participants are encouraged to be respectful in their exchange. The goal is to facilitate an insightful global discourse on the pertinent issue of gender based violence. The details on the films and their screenings are as follows:
‘Film 1
From Fear to Freedom: Ending Violence Against Women
A 40-minute film featuring activists and scholars from across the globe discussing the root causes of gender-based violence, sharing strategies to combat it, and providing inspiring accounts of the important milestones already achieved through the international women’s movement.
2 screenings: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014, @ 10:00 am & 3:30 pm EST
To join a screening at the time of the event CLICK HERE,
or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://abanlearning.
Film 2
Waiting on Justice
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 the Mauritanian authorities.
2 screenings: Monday, December 8th, 2014, @ 10:00 am & 3:30 pm EST
To join a screening at the time of the event CLICK HERE,
or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://abanlearning.
For social media interaction, use hashtags #16days & #GBVTeachin to share your remarks on the films and tag the Women’s Leaning Partnership @wlp1!
“Together we can make a difference and end Violence Against Women. “‘
To learn more about the event, click here.