Activists in the fight for the independence of Western Sahara
Sun, Mar 09
|Berlin
Panel discussion, film screening, and comic presentation Event image Western Sahara, often referred to as Africa's last colony, has suffered decades of Moroccan occupation, supported by many Western countries. Despite international calls for independence and recent
Time & Location
Mar 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Berlin, Haus der Demokratie, Greifswalder Str. 4, 10405 Berlin, Deutschland
About the event
Panel Discussion, Film Screening, and Comic Presentation
The Western Sahara, often referred to as Africa's last colony, has endured decades of Moroccan occupation, supported by many Western countries. Despite international calls for independence and recent rulings by the European Court of Justice, the situation of the Sahrawi people remains deeply concerning. Many live in refugee camps in Algeria or face repression in the occupied territories.
On International Women's Day, the resilience of Sahrawi women human rights activists takes center stage. The event will address human rights violations and the non-violent methods employed by these activists in their struggle for the independence of Western Sahara.
La Jaima de Tiris and the International League for Human Rights invite you to an evening of solidarity. The event will provide insights into the current situation and encourage action. Attendees can look forward to a comic reading on the historical background, the screening of the…