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On the evening of 14 September 2009 at Stadsteatern, Stockholm:
The play offers a glimpse into the lives of seven women leaders and women’s rights
activists from Guatemala, Northern Ireland, Nigeria, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and
Cambodia who have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve justice and freedom.
Previous International Democracy Day websites:
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International Day of Democracy
15 September 2009
A series of events on Gender and Democracy and Democracy Building in general
will be organized at the Stockholm University.
Draft Programme of events
Venue: Stockholm University (Juristernas hus,
venues for the different seminars tbd)
| 13.00 | Welcome address from Stockholm Association of Foreign Affairs |
| 13.05 | Introduction of SEVEN project and Democracy Day |
| 13.15 | Performance of SEVEN |
| 14.15 | Coffee & “Workfair” |
| 15.10 | Introduction of mini-seminars |
| 15.15 | Mini-seminars, rotating every 25 minutes |
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International IDEA:
Seminar
Gender equality is a pillar for democracy
To what extent can gender equality be an issue for achieving the "Perfect democracy"? Does democracy need gender equality?
Can democracy transform power relations between women and men? International IDEA's Senior Programme Officers Mark Salter
and Rumbidzai Kandawasvika-Nhundu will debate for and against the Motion: Gender
Equality is a Pillar for Democracy
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UNDP:
Seminar
Women and girls in crises - from victims of war to builders of peace
In 2007 UNDP launched an "Eight Point Agenda" in order to promote women's empowerment and gender equality in all
work related to crises and conflicts. Learn more about this agenda and what is being done around the world to enhance
justice, security and peace, especially for women and girls. Facilitators: Mr Bjoern Foerde, Director of UNDP's Governance Centre
in Oslo and Dr Vanessa Farr, Senior Social Development and Gender Advisor at UNDP, currently working in the
occupied Palestinian territories, the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Read more
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Riksteatern:
Seminar
Seven - the creation of a groundbreaking documentary play
A conversation between Inez Mc Cormack, one of seven courageous women leaders portrayed
in the play SEVEN, and Carol Mack, one of the play's seven playwrights. Carol Mack initiated
the project in 2007.
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See also an interview with Inez McCormac on youtube!
Stockholm Association of International Affairs:
(Links to follow)
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