First Annual Afghanistan Film Festival and Mini Market

Date: Monday, March 8, 2010
Place: Eckhart-Grammate Hall (3rd floor, Centenniel Building), University of Winnipeg
Films and Times:

• 4:00 p.m. Enemies of Happiness (free afternoon matinee)
• 6:00 p.m. Beauty School of Kabul
• 7:45 p.m. Afghan Star

Tickets for the evening double feature: 12.00 (adults); $7.00 (students with ID). Tickets are available at McNally-Robinson Booksellers, University of Winnipeg Info Booth, University of Manitoba Answers Booth, Red River College

Sponsors’ Message

The Manitoba Chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan in partnership with Global College are proud to present this film festival to mark International Women’s Day 2010 and to educate Canadians on the struggle for justice and human rights in Afghanistan.

Our goal is to honour the women and children of Afghanistan and raise funds to support our various projects that enable better educational opportunities for women & children in Afghanistan. Women in Afghanistan continue to face grave poverty, gender inequlity, discriminatory laws and negative social stigma. Domestic abuse, rape, forced prostitution and trafficking remains a sad reality for many Afghan women. We are committed to improving the conditions of human rights, ending women’s oppressions and improving the lives of Afghan women so that they can lead lives of dignity, safety, and opportunity.

For more information regarding Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, please consult http://www.cw4wafghan.ca.

All proceeds from this event will go towards our various initiatives such as funding the Omid-e-Mirmum Orphanage and the Omid Girl’s Scholarship fund.

We will be selling various fairly-traded Afghan crafts & soaps made in Kandahar at the Arghand Cooperative. In addition, we will be selling various desserts including Afghan treats & tea.