Eduter`s Note:''New Generation of Story Tellers & Leaders'' in Partnership with "Visions of Peace Initiative," was highlight women who use film, media, and the arts gather to highlight how their stories have impacted a new generation of story tellers leading the digital era and impacting rural communities with the presence of Founder Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet, The Queen Consort of Eti-Oni, Osun State Nigeria
Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Halpern (Founder of Visions of Peace Initiative , HQ Creative LLC) USA
Goodwill Greetings: Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrazaq (1st Lady of Kwara State, Nigeria)
SPECIAL FILM SCREENING OF: HOLY PROSTITUTION Directed by Cheryl Halpern & Princess Natasha Damatra
Synopsis: “Holy Prostitution” documents the experience of a young woman in a Mut'ah marriage which is also known as a ‘marriage of convenience’. The practice of Mut'ah marriage is regarded by many as an exploitative form of legalized prostitution and is widely banned. This film explores this young Indonesian woman's experience in the Puncak region through her own testimonial and re-enactments.
Additional Speakers:
Princess Natasha Dematra (Award Winning Youth Filmmaker) Indonesia
Kayla Lookinghorse-Smith (Native American Elder & Fashion Designer) USA
Jessica Mackin (Co-Publisher of James Lane Post) USA
Lucia Kaiser (Award winning Film & Television Producer/Humanitarian)
J.D. Rose (Studio News Director NYC area)
Jagrit Bajwa (Youth Leader/ New Generation In Action’s A.F.I. World Peace Initiative)