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Womens Day celebration by British council
Posted on: 06/Mar/2019 1:09:24 PM
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, British Council is celebrating women`s achievements through series of events starting March 7. The idea is to celebrate the essence of women’s rights, empowerment and achievement to promote gender parity, inclusion and challenge stereotypes for women.
Alongside events, British Council is also offering 15% discount on membership fee upon registration, valid till 16 March and 20% discount on English course upon registration, valid till 8 March.
Movies - Women’s film festival in collaboration with Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation
7 March:
5.30 pm - Women in Sink
The film shows portraits of 10 women - Arabs and Jews, in the hair-washing sink, speaking with curious Iris about politics, history, life and love, representing contrasting voices of the Israeli society.In a little hair salon owned by a Christian Arab in Haifa, Israel, the director thus paints an unexpected choral portrait of this space that provides temporary freedom, where Arab and Jewish women share their differences and a community of views on politics, history and love.
6: 30 pm - Amy
From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (Senna), AMY tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse - in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can.
8 March:
6 pm- Salma
After Salma reached puberty, she spent nine years trapped in one small room.Millions of young girls endure the same fate, but Salma refused to let the long years of imprisonment break her spirit. Using hoarded scrap paper, she managed to smuggle out poems that expressed her hidden anger and pain.These poems scandalized her community but inspired readers all over South India. 25 years later, Salma’s brave defiance is a beacon of hope.
Age: 18 years and above
Registration: free, walk-in to premises
Discussion - Thoughts, Words, Actions
Discussion on some of the key issues that women face around the world and to find solutions to build a gender-balanced world. This is a group discussion to explore different points of view about equal rights and challenges to getting there. The session will be moderated by the Britishsh Council and invite active participation from all members of the group.
- Date: 8 March from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
- Age: 18 years and above
- Registration: Free entry
Learning and Development Session - Personal Branding
A session exclusively for women to build their executive presence and confidence at work. The session will cover grooming, communication, body language and many more. The session is a byte session on the aspects that build a person’s image and perception at work with a focus on the approach for women to build their presence and career.
- Date: 16 March from 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
- Age: 18 years and above
- Registration:
- INR 200 per participant for library members
- INR 300 per participant for non-members
Delight for Booklover - Book Display
Thematic display to celebrate International Women`s Day. Books by UK women authors or women centric books will be displayed.The vivid and diverse collection will include works by Dorris Lessing, Charlotte Bronte, Sylvia Plath etc.
Date: 7 to 16 March 2018
For registration and more information, please contact Susan at Susan.Chettri@in.britishcouncil.org or call 8939831721
