PeaceRep, GENDER.ED and the Global Justice Academy were delighted to host Subina Shrestha at Edinburgh Law School last week for a screening of her award-winning documentary Devi.
The well-attended event highlighted the untold stories of survivors of sexual violence during Nepal’s civil war, and human rights defender Devi Khadka’s fight for justice.
Following the screening, the director participated in an engaging and thought-provoking Q&A about the film and the incredible impact Devi Khadka has had over the past five years.
PeaceRep Hosts Screening of Award-winning Documentary 'Devi'
On 27 February 2025, audiences gathered in Edinburgh for a film screening of Devi, an award-winning documentary exploring the life and work of Nepalese human rights defender Devi Khadka.
The film follows Devi’s fight for justice against those who seek to erase rape from the history of Nepal’s civil war. As she challenges this systemic silence, Devi confronts her own demons as a survivor of sexual violence.
The screening, hosted by PeaceRep, GENDER.ED, and the Global Justice Academy at the University of Edinburgh, was followed by a thought-provoking Q&A with the film’s director, Subina Shrestha, chaired by Chancellor’s Fellow Kathryn Nash.
During the discussion, GENDER.ED Associate Director Kaveri Qureshi prompted Subina to reflect on her collaboration with Devi and the film’s impact since its release. The panel also explored the power of storytelling and the responsibility it places on certain individuals to bring critical issues to light.
Devi confronts difficult themes, including trauma and sexual violence. While there is much work still to be done, the conversation delved into the incredible impact Devi Khadka has had on Nepal over the past five years.
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