Sierra Leone in West Africa is ranked by the United Nations as one of the poorest countries on Earth. Though peace has returned to a country brought to its knees by brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone remains shattered and broken, with abject poverty and high unemployment.

Women are trying to rebuild their lives claim their rights and work towards a future, yet too many still suffer inequality, brutality, hardship and despair. Life expectancy for women is around 42. 

42 Women of Sierra Leone is a tribute to the strength and spirit of women who wake up each morning with the belief that one day life really will get better.

This exhibition will be showing in the Global Cafe from Monday 1st- Sunday 28th March.

The exhibition coincides with RISC's 'A Cabaret of Wonders', a celebration of International Women's Day which is taking place on March 5th 7.30pm till 1am.

Ticket for this event are available from the Global Cafe and shop for £5. or See www.risc.org.uk/arts/artsevents.php for more details.

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