FORWARD presents the UK premiere of ‘The Blood of Women’ – 10th October 2011
‘The Blood of Women’ is a documentary by Christian Lajoumard of Acrobates Films (previous work includes ‘Children of Noma’ and La nuit de la vérité (The Night of Truth).
In Northwest Kenya the Great Pokot is a region where Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is practiced on a massive scale.
The Blood of Women presents the consequences of FGM through the testimonies of Pokot women, doctors and social workers. It addresses related issues such as Child Marriage and Obstetric Fistula and also highlights some positive voices of change within the community.
The film aims to draw attention to the entrenched social norms that perpetuates these abuses and the challenges in tackling them.
The film was made with support from the CNC (French Film Council)
The film will be followed by a panel session and Q&A
Panellists:
* Naana Otoo-Oyortey, MBE, Executive Director, FORWARD
* Christian Lajoumard, Director, “The Blood of Women”
* Efua Dorkenoo, OBE, Advocacy Director, FGM programme, Equality Now
When: Monday 10th October 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Amnesty International UK, The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
Free Admission however to cover costs a suggested donation of £5 would be welcome.
Please RSVP by 6th October 2011 to Naomi Reid at naomi@forwarduk.org.uk
FORWARD: http://www.forwarduk.org.uk
Tel: 020 8960 4000
Spaces are limited so only those who RSVP will be guaranteed a seat.
