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Please join us for "An Afternoon With Josina Machel Mandela" on Monday, October 1st.

Reception: 11:45am - Faculty Lounge
Program: 12:30pm - Wynne Courtroom

In collaboration with Saving Orphans through Healthcare and Outreach (SOHO).

This is a free event, but registration is required.

WHAT IS SOHO?
Saving Orphans through Healthcare and Outreach (SOHO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to improve the quality of life and life expectancy of orphans and vulnerable children, especially child-headed households living in communities deeply affected by HIV/AIDS. They are headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with a lot of their work taking place in Swaziland, Africa.

WHY THE NEED FOR SOHO?
In the small Southern African kingdom of Swaziland, HIV/AIDS infects more than one in four people, making it the country with the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the world. The result is an exploding number of households headed by children, some as young as eight or nine years old. SOHO improves the lives of orphans and vulnerable children (many of whom are young girls) through programs that work to heal, educate, feed, empower, and nurture.

WHO IS JOSINA MACHEL (MANDELA)?
Josina Machel Mandela is a long standing human rights defender. As the daughter of Graça and Samora Machel, and step daughter of Nelson Mandela, she was born into a legacy of activism, and is fiercely passionate in her life’s calling to advance women’s rights.

Josina holds an MSc degree in Sociology (Gender) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Cape Town. She is a published author and has addressed numerous national and international audiences on issues relating to youth, gender, and culture.

In October 2015, Josina was physically assaulted by her then-partner which led to her tragically losing sight in one eye. As a result of this horrific experience, Josina’s activism took on new meaning and she felt propelled to vigorously fight for the rights of abused women, realizing that there are many like her who have faced brutality without being able to speak out. As a survivor of domestic violence, she is turning her personal trauma into purpose. Through the Kuhluka Movement, Josina is helping to accelerate social change in communities across Africa.

WHAT DOES JOSINA’S STORY REPRESENT:

• GBV can affect across social, economic, and educational boundaries
• Despite being the “first daughter” of two countries two times over, other powerful people tried to use their money and influence to silence her but she still overcame
• Her message is that no perpetrator is too significant or insignificant to be brought to justice
• As a result of her journey, she sought to tackle the common culture and recourse allocation gap by starting an initiative that inspires women and victims to speak up and take a closer look at the resources needed to combat GBV
• She encourages cultural communities + faith communities to join in holding perpetrators accountable

Parking:

Parking is available for a nominal fee at the campus Gateway Garage, located on the corner of Michigan and California Streets (Address is 525 Blackford Street). Parking is also available for a nominal fee at the Natatorium Garage two blocks west of the law school.

Please note that Michigan Street is a two-way street as of July 2018.

Special Accommodations:

Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance should call (317) 274-8036 no later than one week prior to the event. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs.