Discussion forum for women in the arts

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With gender related issues playing a pivotal role in the arts industry, The Company@Maitisong has organised an open discussion forum that seeks to address challenges and issues faced by women in the arts industry.

The open discussion forum dubbed, “Can I Take Part?” has been scheduled for this Saturday afternoon at Moving Space, Maru-a-Pula School.

“This initiative addresses issues surrounding the positive impact of women in the arts industry and celebrates those who were active participants in the just ended Maitisong Festival. Through performances, it tackles the societal challenges that cause the low participation of women in industries at large across Botswana,” the open discussion coordinator Kabelo Rapinyana said.

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