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In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the Department of Library Services, cordially invites you to a screening of the film Queen of Katwe and the I am Woman photo exhibition.

 FILM SCREENING: QUEEN OF KATWE

Queen of Katwe is a story about hope, courage, determination and skill. Phiona, a Ugandan girl living in a slum in Katwe, dared to hope, despite the despair piled around her. Phiona, who learns to play chess and eventually competes in the World Chess Olympiads, becomes a beacon of hope to her entire community.

PHOTO EXHIBITION: I AM WOMAN

A photo exhibition by Adebayo Okeowo from the Centre for Human Rights, promoting women’s strength, audacity, resilience and courage through visuals.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Wednesday 7 March 2018
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Venue: Auditorium, Merensky Library, Hatfield Campus, University of Pretoria
Enquiries: ade.johnson@up.ac.za | 012 420 4306