This session brings together women who are leading figures in feminist thought, arts and struggles in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP). The aim is, on the one hand, to rethink the 50 years of the Independences from the perspective of women, as well as to retell a story that is essentially celebrated in the masculine. On the other hand, the present and future of the PALOP countries pose particular challenges to feminisms, which require a particular assessment of the present and bold and creative paths for the struggles for women's dignity and well-being. This session will also celebrate the collective struggle, with music and poetry.

Free admission, no registration required. Certificate of attendance provided.

Programme
9h30 - opening session

10h00 - 12h00 | Panel 1 – Women's struggles in the PALOP countries – Past and present
Karyna Gomes (Guinea-Bissau), Solange Salvaterra (São Tomé e Príncipe), Isabel Casimiro (Mozambique), Paula Machava (Mozambique)
Moderator: Catarina Martins (FLUC/CES)

14h30 - 16h30 | Panel 2 – Challenges of Women's Struggles in PALOP countries
Aida Gomes (Angola), Celeste Fortes (Cape Verde), Terezinha da Silva (Mozambique), Paula Cardoso (Mozambique/Portugal)
Moderator: Teresa Cunha (CES/ESEC)

17h00-18h00 - Music and poetry session