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International Women’s Day 2025: Unmasking the Crimes of Obedience

Crossing Borders, Head of the Danish Network of the ALF, in collaboration with the ALF Denmark Network members, is proud to present this year’s International Women’s Day event, an eye-opening experience aimed at fostering necessary conversations in a time of growing divides.

In the spotlight will be The Lonely Soldier Monologues, written by Helen Benedict, along with a captivating poetry performance by acclaimed poet Pernille Tolou Isedora Johansson. This powerful event celebrates the resilience, strength, and compassion of women in bridging divides, raising awareness, and fostering compassion across different walks of life.

Event Highlights

The evening will unfold in a series of thought-provoking segments that illuminate the untold stories of women’s experiences. Here’s what to expect:

  • Opening Remarks & Introduction Welcome and introduction to the event’s themes and mission.

  • Poetry Performance by Pernille Tolou Isedora Johansson a powerful collection of poems centered on empowerment, gender equality, and women's experiences.

  • The Lonely Soldier Monologues A compelling reading based on The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq, featuring a powerful portrayal of the personal experiences and struggles of female soldiers in Iraq.

  • Open Discussion with the Actors A brief discussion with the actors, exploring the themes of the monologues and allowing for audience questions and reflections.

  • Second Poetry Performance by Pernille Tolou Isedora Johansson A second round of poetry that delves deeper into the power of women’s voices.

  • Networking & Refreshments Opportunity for informal conversation and networking with fellow attendees.

  • Closing Remarks Final words of gratitude and reflection on the evening.

Meet the Cast and Creators: The actors featured in The Lonely Soldier Monologues include Rebecca Langley Jensen, Karina Møller, Dawn Wall, Nora Kopp, Kristen Flanagan, Wanjiku-Victoria Seest, Aragorn Xavier, and Nikolei Damgaard. The performance is directed by Anna Skanborg and produced by Rebecca Langley Jensen. All actors are from CKI – Center for Kunst & Interkultur, member of the Danish Network of the ALF.

Event Details:
  • Date: March 7th
  • Time: 16:00 - 20:00
  • Location: Aula, Union, Nørre Allé 7 2200 København

Read more here and join us for an evening of changing perspectives!