Chimamanda Adichie speaks at a photojournalism exhibit on women empowerment in Paris
Nigerian writer,
Chimamamanda Ngozi
Adichie is among the special
speakers at the ongoing
conference and
photojournalism exhihit on
women's empowerment as
the future of Africa at the
Museum of the Quai Branly
in Paris.
The event hosted by Le
Monde Afrique in partnership
with the World Bankon
strives to raise public
awareness on gender
inequality and draw attention
to successful initiatives that
have been proven to work to
close gender gaps.
The event includes a photo
journalism exhibit by award-
winning photographer
Stephan Gladieu, interviews,
debates, short films and a
musical performance – all
focusing on the ever
important topic of the role of
women in the development
of Africa.
Other Special speakers
include Makhtar Diop,
Leymah Gbowee, Erik
Orsenna and Magatte Wade
as well as many others.
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