MALI
FROM SHADOW INTO LIGHT
“From shadow into light” is a series of photographs tackling the issues of violence against women and peace promotion in the context of the international campaign "16 Days of activism against women".in collaboration with Oxfam.
One of the features of gender-based violence, and sexual violence in particular, is the lack of complaint. Violent acts evoke shame and guilt, often leading to a stigmatization of victims, and rejection by the family or community.
Some women took the initiative to fight by sharing their stories. They chose to stay into the shadow, becoming for an instant active and proud agents of their own history. Standing at their sides, current leaders engaged in the fight against violence, and those of tomorrow, are the spokespersons of these sufferings to bring them into light, find solutions and promote a message of peace.
“From shadow into light” was shown at Gallery Medina and in the streets of Bamako in 2013.
Streets children pass by a photography from the project saying "My own protection starts with my education". Bamako 2013.
EXHIBITIONS
Portraits of gender-based violence survivors in Bamako.
A man enters the detention center for women in Bamako.
Children takes the pose in front of a poster of school students displaying "No to violence, Yes to peace."
Portraits of gender-based violence survivors in Bamako.