Perspectives of the Public
Bringing the Ododo Wa exhibit back to the affected communities and sharing stories outwards to broader audiences have been two important missions of the exhibit. The reflections and questions posed during the panels demonstrate the impacts of the exhibit on the audiences. The different perspectives on the exhibit illustrate how themes of solidarity, belonging and overcoming hardship can cross borders and be translated into similar contexts. Likewise, these questions emerged under the broader umbrella of transitional justice for women survivors of conjugal slavery and children born of war, their agency, and the acknowledgement that designated spaces are needed for healing.
Three main themes were identified in the panel discussions with audiences in Canada and Uganda. They are identified as follows:
1) Solidarity
2) Symbols of belonging
3) Moving forward
Follow the path through each theme below.