Event:FNF Advocacy - Mapping Feminism in African Folklore

Join us for an exciting event in our Advocacy series as part of the Feminism and Folklore International Campaign. This workshop, titled "Mapping Feminism in African Folklore," will explore the intersection of folk culture and feminism, cultural narratives, and identifying feminist perspectives in African folklore. The session promises to be an engaging opportunity to connect, share insights, and brainstorm ideas for documenting and advocating for feminist narratives in folklore.

Objectives

• Understanding Feminist Perspectives in Folklore: Explore how feminism intersects with African folklore, emphasizing diverse cultural narratives.

• Identifying Cultural Narratives: Learn techniques to uncover and document feminist themes in folklore stories.

• Collaborative Mapping: Engage in group discussions to map out activities and initiatives for promoting feminist folklore.

• Advocacy through Wikimedia: Discuss approaches to documenting and amplifying feminist perspectives in folklore using Wikimedia projects.

Details

• 📅 Date: 24^th January 2025

• ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM UTC (Check your local time zone)

• 🏠 Venue: Online

How to Join

• Zoom Link: Join here

• Meeting ID: 851 4190 3972

• Passcode: 235121

• Add to Calendar: Add to your calendar

Agenda

• Welcome and Introduction

• Exploring Feminism in African Folklore: Facilitator-led presentation and examples.

• Interactive Mapping Activity: Group brainstorming session to generate ideas and initiatives.

• Q&A and Discussion: Open floor for questions and sharing perspectives.

• Next Steps: Planning for future documentation and advocacy initiatives.

We look forward to your participation in this enlightening session as we work together to document, share, and celebrate feminist narratives in African folklore!

Presentation

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• Link to recorded session: Add here

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