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Six Days:
Three Women Activists, Three Wars, One Dream - Film
Film Segment:
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Six
Days: Three Activists, Three Wars, One Dream
A
film by Nikolina
Gillgren, produced by Johan
Sandstrom
This
inspiring documentary, which follows three brave human rights defenders in
Liberia, Abkhazia, Georgia and Iraq over six days, gives insight into the
everyday struggle to improve the situation of women worldwide. SIX DAYS shines a necessary
light on some of the most urgent and important human rights issues facing women
today: girls education, honor killings, bride kidnappings and women’s health
issues.
Giving refuge and voice to women beaten, burned and threatened with death by
their families, journalist Lanja, fearlessly challenges honor killings and
domestic violence in Iraq’s Kurdish region. Nelly runs a cooperative and
shelter in Monrovia, Liberia’s slums so that impoverished women can learn to
read and earn money for their families. And in the breakaway republic of
Abkhazia, Georgia, Maia, director of a women’s health group fighting for
women’s sexual rights, brings medical care to women and girls in remote
Caucasus villages while battling “bride kidnappings” and other archaic customs
that lead to forced marriage.
As it follows these three remarkable women, thousands of miles apart, SIX DAYS
bears witness to their unwavering, shared commitment to women’s education,
empowerment and dreams of a better life. An important film for those who wish
to understand the challenges facing women in developing countries around the
world and how feminism continues to help improve womens’ lives.
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