In 2011, Sierra Leone celebrated 50 years of Independence. The women in Freetown Female Prison created various art pieces during art therapy classes held by AdvocAid which formed an exhibition in Sierra Leone to mark the independence celebrations. For the first time in the UK these will be displayed along with a photo display documenting AdvocAid’s work and the stories of women behind bars in Sierra Leone.

Date: Wednesday 3 August 2011

Time: 6.30 pm for 7pm start

Venue: Tooks Chambers, 81 Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4BL
Suggested minimum donation: £5

RSVP: yvonne.esson@tooks.co.uk by 2 August 2011

We are delighted that Hugh Southey QC, a leading barrister in the field of prison law, will be making a welcome address. A drinks reception will follow.

Our grateful thanks to Miles and Partners, The Law and Development Partnership and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for their sponsorship of the event.

Special thanks to Rebekah Wilson and Tooks Chambers for hosting and organising.

Photo (AdvocAid, Independence Day Event at Freetown Female Prison) – thanks to Tom Bradley: http://www.tom-bradley.com​/