Through Our Eyes: Art from Afghan Women and Girls

‘Through Our Eyes: Art by Afghan Women and Girls’ is a free art exhibition that gives you a glimpse into the lives, challenges and hopes of Afghan women and girls experiencing gender apartheid under the Taliban regime.

The exhibition amplifies the unseen voices of Afghan girls and young women who are living in one of the most restrictive environments in the world today. The artists whose art will be showcased draw on firsthand experiences of the oppressive bans and restrictions on education, work and public life enforced by the Taliban. Together, their work tells a shared story that pushes back on stereotypes and shows the people behind the headlines.

EVENT DETAILS

RSVP now and join us on 29th November from 1:00 PM for the exhibition opening in Melbourne at Life Images Photography & Gallery, 712 (L7) Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne.

WHEN: Opening on Sunday 29 November 3:00-6:00PM

OTHER DATES: 30 November - 4 December, 2:00PM-6:00PM

WHERE: 712 (L7) Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne

In collaboration with Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT), this exclusive exhibition is part of a tour in Australia during the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December). It will also be in Canberra on 25 November and in Sydney from 27 November to 10 December. Click here for more information and actions you can take during the 16 Days of Activism, including our open letter.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that this land was and always will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.

The Victorian Activism Leadership Committee is part of a network of independently organised, volunteer-run groups in the Amnesty International Australia (AIA) People Powered community. AIA will pass on your contact details to the host for the purpose of running the event.