Timor Leste: Women weavers cooperatives and celebrating 25 years of independence

Jacques and Deb Salvagno have a conversation about Timor Leste and the role and strengths of Women in that country's efforts to create a just and prosperous country for all; Deb is co-founder or East Timor Woman Australia (ETWA), an organisation that has worked in solidarity with women weavers' cooperatives in Timor Leste since the early-2000s. They talk about Timor Leste's (bloody) struggle for independence achieved 25 years ago. Deb talks about the importance of solidarity with the so-called 'developing world' and especially with the women who too often continue to be excluded from power but who have so much to contribute when given the chance to lead.ETWA and their Timor Leste cooperative partners are showcasing their achievements of more than 20 years at an exhibition 'Tais, Culture & Resilience: woven stories from Timor-Leste' at Melbourne University's Trinity College (Professor Sir Joseph Burke Gallery - 100 Royal Parade, Parkville), launching on Thursday 19th of September 6:30 - 8:30 (open till November) and a Symposium on Saturday 21st September at the same venue from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ($20). For more info: www.etwa.org.auWe also need to correct some info we provided last week...The Multicultural Women’s Spring Bazaar is happening on the Sunday the 22nd September at the North Melbourne Community Centre in 49-53 Buncle StreetFor more information about att events, you can also call Borderlands on 03 9819 3239 or 0466 123 766