Exhibition Preview | Break the Silence: A Showcase of Women's Narratives in Books, Films, and Music
Break the Silence: A Showcase of Women’s Narratives in Books, Films, and Music is jointly organized by the WKU Library and the student club Link-Sis. This themed event is open to the entire university community and takes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as its starting point. It aims to promote the values of gender equality and affirm a collective stance against gender-based violence. The initiative seeks to raise awareness and understanding of these issues on campus, while encouraging participants to voice their concerns and express their demands in a rational and lawful manner.
01. ORIGINS
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women originated from the tragic assassination of the Mirabal sisters, political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered on November 25, 1960, for opposing the dictatorship. To commemorate their courage and raise global awareness about gender-based violence, the United Nations officially designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in 1999. Since then, the day has become a rallying point for governments, organizations, and individuals around the world to advocate for women’s rights, promote gender equality, and call for an end to all forms of violence against women and girls. It serves as a reminder that protecting women’s safety and dignity is not only a matter of justice but also a foundation for social harmony and sustainable development.
02. OVERVIEW
The Exhibition Session is composed of three main sections: WORDS, MUSIC, and VOICES. Carefully selected books, moving melodies, and interactive experiences complement each other, allowing you to feel strength through words, release emotions through music, and leave your voice through participation. Reading, listening, and engaging—every moment here is a deep connection with women’s empowerment and social issues. Step in, and let words, music, and action together illuminate your feelings and reflections!
Exhibition Time
2025.11.24-2025.11.30
Exhibition Location
Atrium, 3rd Floor
Wenzhou-Kean University Library
WORDS
This section’s books invite you into the world of women—their stories, their reflections, and their realities. Each page of text resonates with power, stirring echoes in your heart, allowing you to feel strength while encountering tenderness and resilience. Here, words carry both warmth and might—each one proclaims: Words Matter.
MUISC
When music meets words, melodies echo the themes of the books. In the literary section, you can find displays of lyrics related to the featured books, while the online playlist allows you to scan and listen anytime. Let the emotions of reading extend through music, where voices resonate with text and feelings dance with thoughts.
PLAYLIST QR CODE
VOICES
Here, engagement meets real-world concern. Independent display panels feature interactive elements: scan the code to listen to a curated playlist or explore educational resources on the legal self-defense against gender-based violence. Each interaction leaves the imprint of your voice and creates a moment of resonance with others, allowing action and reflection to grow through participation.
The exhibition is just the beginning. The reading program and film screening of Break the Silence: A Showcase of Women's Narratives in Books, Films, and Music also await your participation! Let's step into the exhibition together, join the reading sessions, take part in the film screenings, learn about the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, read SHE words, and listen to SHE voices.
Click the picture to join the reading sessions
Come, walk with the words, resonate with the ideas, and join others who care about women's issues in reading, sharing, and growing together!
Content 丨GU Mengmeng
Layout 丨CAI Yuedong
Review丨WKU Library & Link-Sis
