In collaboration with Afghans for Progressive Thinking and Refugee Action Campaign, Amnesty International Australia invite you to an exclusive free art exhibition 'Through Our Eyes: Art by Afghan Women and Girls'. Get a glimpse into the life, challenges, and hopes of Afghan women and girls experiencing gender apartheid under the Taliban regime. This free exhibition amplifies the unseen voices of Afghan girls and young women who are living under one of the most restrictive environments in the world today.  

The artists whose arts will be showcased draws from firsthand experiences of the oppressive bans and restrictions on education, work, and public life enforced by the Taliban. Together, their work forms a collective narrative that challenges stereotypes and brings to light the human experiences behind the crisis. 

DETAILS:

Join us at the exhibition premier in Australia on 25th November on the lawns of Parliament House with the main event between 12:30-1:30PM where we will come together to hear from guest speaker Fatima Frotan an Afghan women human rights advocate and stand in solidarity with the women and girls of Afghanistan. We will take photos and engage politicians and media during the main event. Stay on till 2:30 to immerse yourself with the art and engage with us and our 'reflect and action' wall.

This exclusive exhibition will tour in Australia during the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December) with one day only in Canberra, then moving to Sydney 27th November - 11th December and Melbourne 29th November - 4th December. 

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora 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. 

Canberra Urgent Action Network is part of a network of independently organised, volunteer-run groups in the Amenesty International Australia (AIA) People Powered community. AIA will pass on your contact details to the host for the purpose of running the event.