Aravani Art Project – Empowering Women and Trans-Women through Art

Aravani Art Project, in partnership with UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), Delhi, India

MY World 360° April 2020 Playlist selection

An artist collective in India that works to create consciousness and well being through art.

Producers: Poornima Sukumar, Purushi; Educator/Mentor: Sairam Sagiraju

Sustainable Development Goals addressed: Goal 5: Gender Equality – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities – Reduce inequality within and among countries; Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Discussion Prompts

• How do you think gender equality and empowerment can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
• Do you know of other organizations like the Aravani Art Project that use art to promote well-being?

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