Lecture: "Engaging Afghanistan: A Discussion on Being Active in the Challenges Facing Afghan Women"
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Caputo Hall, Room 210 E. Frederick Street, Millersville University Campus, Millersville, Pennsylvania 17551
On Monday, November 12, the Middle Eastern Studies Organization at Millersville University will host Alicia Lucksted, of the Afghan Women's Fund (AWF), who will present on the topic, "Engaging Afganistan." This lecture will be held from 7:30 - 9 p.m. in Caputo Hall, room 210.
Lucksted's discussion will focus on the challenges facing the women of Afghanistan and the activist groups that seek to empower them. Join a dialogue that seeks to bridge the divide of cultural circumstance and advocacy efforts on the ground followed by a question and answer session.
Clothing and artwork made by Afghan women will be available for purchase to benefit the efforts of the AWF.
Price: This event is free and open to the public.