In 2001, the US announced the liberation of women as a significant reason
for invading Afghanistan. Ten years later, have women's lives changed?
Join us for the showing of 'I Was Worth 50 Sheep'
www.nimafilmsweden.com/worth50sheep.html, the compelling, award winning
documentary film by Swedish filmmaker Nima Sarvestani that follows 16 year
old Sabere's courageous actions to escape from and divorce her 55 year old,
violent, Taliban husband of 6 years when she calls on the help and sanctuary
of her family and a local Safe House in her desperate mission. Together,
progress is made, however it becomes clear that this common pattern of abuse
is about to be repeated as her young sister has been sold for 50 sheep.
This film is a thought provoking, insightful and intimate view of the plight
of Afghan girls born into poverty, keenly portraying a widespread system of
suffering. But it also provides a glimpse of the underlying potential
strength and capacity of these girls who, given the opportunity, could be
supported to bring about change in their lives.
Join us for an evening of learning and discussion with the opportunity to be
part of creating change for Afghan women and girls.
WHEN: Tuesday November 8th, 6.30 for 7.OOPM
WHERE:1000 Pound Bend Cinema
351 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne
Tickets: $20/$15 concession $25 solidarity ticket
Fingerfood and wine will be available for purchase
Bookings essential: Onnie: mok@connexus.net.au
to pre book your ticket.
All funds raised will go to support women's projects of RAWA
(http://www.rawa.org) and the Cooperation Center of Afghanistan
(http://www.ccamazar.org)
A WISA forum. (http://wisaustralia.wordpress.com)