RAWA Fundraising Event
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For 26 years the women of RAWA (Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan) have committed themselves to empowering all Afghan Women and peacefully building a free and secular democracy in Afghanistan. They were active in opposing the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, fighting against the atrocities during the civil war, exposing the Taliban, and now fighting the warlord-filled government with a vision for real democracy. RAWA also challenges the common representation of 'Third World' women, particularly Muslim women, as passive victims of oppression--instead showing the active resistance that Afghan women have been engaging in for over 3 decades.

On March 13th we are proud to welcome & host Ms. Sahar Saba, a member of RAWA, at Seattle University's Pigott Auditorium. This is a unique opportunity, as RAWA members usually do not speak in the Northwest. Ms. Saba will be speaking about the history of Afghanistan, the work of RAWA, and of particular value to U.S. audiences, the status of women after 'liberation'. She will also be able to give a sharp picture of the reality of life in Afghanistan right now.

The event will also include a live performance with special musical guests: James Whetzel will be playing the Sarod, and Deepayan Acharjya will be playing the tablas

ALL PROFITS ARE BEING DONATED TO RAWA.

When:
Saturday, March 13th @ 7:00pm
(doors open 6:30 / doors close 7:15)

Location:
Seattle University's Pigott Auditorium
900 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

PLEASE DO NOT BRING CAMERAS OR VIDEO DEVICES, they are not allowed at this event. Thank you for your cooperation.

$8 advance
$10 at the door

Students:
$5 in advance
$7 at the door


Tickets can be purchased securely through pay pal online by clicking on the link "Buy Tickets" on the right.

The following stores will also sell tickets:

Retail Therapy
905 E Pike ST (at Broadway)
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-4092
[email protected]

Ram's Copy Center
4144 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-6630

Please come hear a new perspective and support a great cause!

For a more intimate gathering with Ms. Saba, please join us for a follow-up discussion and book-signing (With All Our Strength, by Anne Brodsky) at Elliott Bay Book Company. For more information on the book, please click the link "Book Review."

Sunday, March 14th at 2:00pm.
Elliott Bay Book Company 101 South Main St, Downtown Seattle
Photo courtesty of www.rawa.org
Brodsky's Book Review

RAWA's Homepage

Saba's CNN Interview

Saba's Interview with "In These Times"
Email: [email protected]
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