You may have heard this week about the controversial and heart-wrenching BBC documentary by Leslee Udwin, India's Daughter, currently banned in India. The documentary features in-depth and unprecedented interviews with those convicted for the rape and murder of Jyoti Singh in December 2012. The film is difficult to watch and, according to Udwin, was traumatising to make but it provides an incredible and unique opportunity for change. We all know that one film can’t change everything for women across the world on its own, but we know too that one film combined with our collective insights, networks, energy and commitment might be the beginning of a very powerful engine for change.
GSMP Foundation and Shiva Foundation are hosting a private screening of the film on Tuesday 31st March, followed by a discussion with the Director, Udwin, and supporters of the film, Meera Syal and Kathy Lette. They are using this opportunity to bring together determined and successful women who dare to stand for something they believe in and make a difference above and beyond their day to day roles. So the question remains, what is our responsibility to India’s daughters?
We say that this is an opportunity for us all to reflect on the world we want to live in. This is the time to take responsibility for the society we embody. And, most importantly, this is the time to stand up and stand for real change in the institutions, beliefs and systems that allow this horrific crime to exist.
For further information, please contact [email protected] or visit www.shiva.co.uk/shivafoundation.
