OSI Forum: Women of Liberia—Fighting for Peace
OSI and Amnesty International held a film screening and panel discussion of Women of Liberia: Fighting for Peace, a documentary by two-time Academy Award–winner Jonathan Stack.
The documentary introduces viewers to the women of Libera's conflict—from the eruption of fighting to peace time—and the challenges they confronted along the way. Faced with economic hardship, shame, and stigma, these brave women found the strength and ambition to strive and ultimately prevail. Their stories are an inspiration and an important lesson for decision makers in post-conflict situations.
Panelists
- Jackie Redd (Former female combatant, currently working with Search for Common Ground (Liberia))
- Florence Ballah (Former female combatant, spokeswoman for National Ex-Combatant Peace Initiative (Liberia))
- Mickey Kesseley (Former female combatant, associate of National Ex-Combatant Peace Initiative (Liberia))
- Tania Bernath (Amnesty International, Researcher for Liberia and Sierra Leone)
With an introduction by:
- Maryam Elahi (Open Society Institute, Director of the International Women's Program)
For further information and to access this audio and video material, please visit http://www.soros.org/initiatives/women/events/liberia_20080722
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