V-Day Annual Report 2018 | Page 28

“ During the graduation ceremony, the 13th class graduates explained with fierce, elegance, openness and power how the six month stay and empowerment had helped them break glass ceilings, push the frontiers of women’s leadership and pave the path for other women and girls to follow in their footsteps and become future leaders...The joy that came to the graduates and participants in the ceremony was immeasurable. The day was full of demonstrations. It was full of surprises. It was special and remains unique in the life of each graduate who was proud to celebrate herself and her femininity as a Vagina Warrior.” — CHRISTINE SCHULER DESCHRYVER V-DAY CONGO DIRECTOR/ DIRECTOR OF CITY OF JOY