Thursday 12 July, 19:00 (Cinéma Galeries)

Runtime: 56'

To mark World Population Day, the United Nations presents: 'Sacred Water'

Guided by Vestine, an extravagant star of radio nights, the film discovers Rwandan sexuality and reveals with humor and spontaneity the mystery of female ejaculation. Sacred Water confronts the western viewer with its own intimacy and immerses you into a modern Rwanda rediscovering its heritage in the most secret way: female pleasure. Having a satisfying and safe sex life, the capacity to reproduce and the freedom to decide, if, when and how often to do so, is also at the core of good sexual and reproductive health. To maintain one's sexual and reproductive health, people need access to accurate information and the safe, effective, affordable and acceptable contraception method of their choice. Family planning is a human right - the theme of this year's World Population Day. It is also inextricably linked to sexual and reproductive health, gender equality and women's empowerment and a key factor in reducing poverty.**

For more on the film, click here.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion with:

• Olivier Jourdain - Director of Sacred Water
• Sietske Steneker - Director of the UNFPA Brussels Office
• Caroline Hickson - Regional Director, IPPF European Network
• Moderated by Caroline Petit - UNRIC

Followed by a reception, courtesy of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Due to the large number of no-shows, we kindly ask you to register only if you are able to attend our event.

Registration on the night starts at 18:30 - Doors close at 19:15.

This film is in Kinyarwanda with subtitles in English and has a run time of 56 minutes.

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**We would like to draw your attention to the UNFRAMED exhibition that is currently on display at the Cinema Galeries exhibition space, underneath the cinema. UNFRAMED is a crossing visions exhibition that brings together committed photographers who investigate the issues of our time. Violence against women, inequality, but also empowered women, leading revolutions and reshaping our societies are at the heart of this exhibition that is free of charge and accessible to everyone.

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