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Women and Science in Africa: A Silent Revolution

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On Wednesday, March 11th, 2020, the Mawazo Institute, in partnership with the Fondation L’Oréal, will be screening Women & Science in Africa: A Silent Revolution, a documentary which explores how African women are impacting science and innovation on the continent. After the screening, we will have a panel discussion with the following guests:

  • Dr. Evelyn Gitau, Director of Research Capacity Strengthening at Africa Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC)

  • Gladys Mosomtai, NEF Ambassador for Kenya, ARPPIS-DAAD PhD Fellow, and L’oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellow – 2018

  • Dr. Jemimah Njuki, Senior Program Officer at Canada's International Development Research Centre-IDRC

The event will run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wangari Maathai Auditorium, Alliance Française, Nairobi, Kenya with the programme below.

Screening Programme

  • 6:00 pm: Doors Open

  • 6:30 pm: Documentary Screening

  • 7:30 pm: Panel Discussion

  • 8:30 pm: Cocktail Hour; La Belle Epoque Restaurant (screening ticket required for entry)