A THOUSAND GIRLS LIKE ME

DOHA, QATAR

On 30th May 2019, at The Embassy of The Netherlands, Doha, Qatar ANOTHER WAY NOW hosted a screening of the highly acclaimed, feature length documentary film  A Thousand Girls Like Me, by Sahra Maniand, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Qatar signing the CEDAW Declaration. 

Following the screening, we were thrilled to host a Q&A with the Writer, Director and Producer of the film, Sahra Mani, and Mona Hamed, Curator of National Museum of Qatar.  

This was an incredibly important evening, helping raise awareness of the plight of the women like Khatera Golzad (who the film is about), the issues of incest, rape and injustice, women's rights and the failings of the legal system in Afghanistan. 

By raising funds through events such as this, we will contribute to the film's campaign to connect with lawyers who will uphold the law, end the systematic failing of the justice system in countries such as Afghanistan, supporting women to make their own choices; to recognise gender equality, to protect and exercise their rights and improve the lives of women and girls around the globe.

"The raw, heartbreaking film shows the double threat of a broken judicial system and ingrained oppressive and sexist attitudes. But the uplifting ending offers a glimmer of hope." The New York Times

"A gripping look at sexual and physical abuse, incest and societal restrictions upon women in Afghanistan" Medium

"An extraordinary film." The Guardian

You can watch the trailer HERE