International Women’s Day 2012 Film Presentation Celebrate International Women’s Day and join us for a special screening of the multi award winning documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell Thursday 8 March 2011 6:30pm start Rosebud Secondary College Theatre (SPAC) 24 Eastbourne Road (Cnr Eastbourne & Boneo Rds) Rosebud (Mel 170 A3) Special guests: Human Rights Arts and Film Festival Entry by speaker gold coin & Ling Marra Choir donation Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the extraordinary story of a small band of Liberian women who, in 2003, came together in the midst of a bloody civil war, took on the violent warlords and corrupt Charles Taylor regime, and won long-awaited peace for their shattered country . Featured in the film are Liberia born Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee who werea warded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for their “non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work." RSVP by Friday 2 March to [email protected] or call Emma on 5950 1685 Pray the Devil Back to Hell Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of women ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country's civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about a agreement during the stalled peace talks. A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, Pray the Devil Back to Hell honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations. Websites: www.praythedevilbacktohell.com http://hraff.org.au : Social Planning &Community Development face book at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Planning-Community-Development-MPS/355968881096754.