Women’s activism in an era of protest: Lowy Institute at NGV

In celebration of International Women’s Day and in conjunction with the NGV, you are invited to a special event including a complementary viewing of Shirin Neshat: Dreamers, followed by a panel discussion.

Last year saw a surge of civil unrest across the globe so widespread that 2019 has been dubbed “the year of the street protestor”.

In places as diverse as Hong Kong, Chile, the United States, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, people came together for a variety of causes and grievances. These included demands for economic, racial, and gender equality; the preservation of democracy against a growing authoritarian tide; confronting climate change; opposing corruption; and addressing migration and refugee issues.