UPCOMING EVENT
UPCOMING EVENT
November 25, 7pm to 10m
Lambeth Assembly hall
1 Brixton Hill London SW2 1RW
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, we are launching the premiere of our short documentary: People Must Do Something, part of our docuseries THINK.
This film tackles the critical issue of violence against women and girls, with a focus on equipping and challenging Christian faith communities. Following the screening, a panel of experts will lead a Q&A, exploring questions about change for women and girls.
The event will open with a special live preview of our new play, Mi Gyals.
Tickets are on a donation basis only!
Written by a team of writers, consisting of Roshi Thevasagyam, Paloma Davis, Natasha Stiven and Ruth Allier-Dudgale, ‘Mi Gyals’ is a story that delves into the lived experiences of young women and the issues surrounding violence against women and girls while celebrating mother-daughter relationships and friendships.
The incredible cast from our previous production of Mi Gyals is back to give us an exciting glimpse of the play once again! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to view the powerful performances of our cast, bringing this story to life.
The documentary features:
Dr Lisa Oakley, an Associate Professor at the University of Chester, specialising in the field of abuse in faith-based contexts.
Bekah Legg is the CEO of Restored, a UK-based Christian charity that works to end violence against women by raising awareness about domestic abuse, equipping the church and supporting survivors.
Jennifer Heron, Housing officer for Orchards, and Emma Goulds, one of the co-founders of Orchards, a Christian charity working to see women free from sexual exploitation and empowered for flourishing, independent lives.
Please, note that this event will explore themes of gender-based violence and racial discrimination, viewers discretion advised. This event is for attendees aged 18 and over.
Before the screening, a live preview of our new play ‘Mi Gyals’ will be directed by Paloma Davis, exploring the diverse experiences faced by young women while celebrating the strength found in mother-daughter relationships.
After the screening, a Q&A will be hosted by Adonna Francis with an expert panel, featuring thought leaders and advocates dedicated to tackling violence against women and girls.
Nathan Mcguire is a Baptist minister whose faith drives his commitment to ending violence against women and girls. Nathan has over 15 years experience working with the London’s Domestic Violence Intervention Project, and today is a Violence Prevention Consultant as well as a Trustee for Restored.
Dr Maryyum Mehmood is a 'pracademic' (practitioner academic) whose work sits at the intersections of academia, grassroots and policy. She is a gender justice advocate and advisor specialising in domestic abuse.
William Mattiello-Kent’s current work focuses on improving the Catholic Church’s response to abuse, both in the UK and globally. He has studied Theology, Ethics, and History, and was a Trustee for Catholic Voices, a charity focused on reframing faith discussions, including on abuse.
Huda Jawad is an intersectional Muslim feminist, co-founder, and Executive Director of the Faith & VAWG Coalition. The Coalition is a partnership of organisations and activists working at the intersections of faith, feminism, and violence against women and girls.
