ONE YEAR LATER: RAWA, AFGHAN WOMEN, AND THE CONTINUED NEED FOR RESISTANCE
Friday, April 4
7:00 p.m.
Rio Theatre (1205 Soquel Ave. SC)
Admission: Free
Tahmeena Faryal
Member - Revolutionary Association of Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)
Anne Brodsky
Professor of psychology and women's studies at the University of Maryland
Author of the forthcoming publication "With All Our Strength"
The first in a series of events around Feminisms and Global War will begin with the return of Tahmeena Faryal to Santa Cruz. She will provide current information on the plight of Afghan women since 9/11. With her will be Anne Brodsky, RAWA activist and author of a new publication about the plight of Afghan women and the role of RAWA in improving their situation.
Brought to you by the Institute for Advanced Feminist Research. Co-sponsored the Women's Studies Department, Women's Center, and Center for Justice, Tolerance, and Community.
Security: Please arrive at least 1 hour early to go through security. Avoid bringing bookbags; they will be searched. Please, no photography or recording equipment.
For more information please contact Norma Ray, 459-4477 or
nray (at) ucsc.edu.