Poetry and film screenings

On December 7th, a significant poetry and film screening event was organised by the Yellow Movement at The Urban Center. The focal point of the event was the screening of the acclaimed film ‘India’s Daughter,’. The award-winning film ‘India’s Daughter’ is a story about the life and death of Jyoti Singh, an Indian medical student whose violations and murder by gang rapists exposed the problematic way the society she lived in viewed women.

The film served as a powerful catalyst for illuminating societal issues about women, with filmmaker Leslee Udwin underscoring the global prevalence of these challenges across various countries. In conclusion, the poetry and film screening event provided a platform for meaningful discussions, raising awareness, and advocating for change.

“This is not just an India problem; this is a problem that affects almost every country in the world.” – Leslee Udwin, the filmmaker of ‘India’s Daughter’

In collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Ethiopia, this event was organized as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The objective was to encourage attendees to actively participate in discussions, lend an ear to the stories of women and girls, and advocate for transformative change and accountability. The collaboration aimed to leverage the platform to foster dialogue on crucial issues affecting women and girls.