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We often talk of “passing down” our values and cultural practices to the next generation. In truth, this sharing of knowledge, known as intergenerational knowledge, also flows up. Grandmothers talk to their daughters, but daughters also talk to their mothers and grandmothers.

The daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws exhibition showcases intergenerational exchanges that are guiding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) activism. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the lives and work of feminist activists around the world.

The photo exhibition features three international organizations:

A new young mother walks with her child and her grandmother in Tondo, Manila, Philippines

Likhaan, Nijera Kori and La Colectiva each work to address SRHR issues in their communities. This includes sexual and gender-based violence, access to contraceptives and abortion, and child marriage. Although the organizations are in different political and social circumstances, they all work within societies that are hostile to bodily autonomy for girls, women, and gender-diverse people. Their work is both revolutionary and urgent.

Through compelling photographs by three local photographers (Taslima Akhter, Lisa Marie David, Jessica Xiomara Orellana Ventura) and accompanying storytelling, the exhibition showcases contemporary forms of activism around the world. daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws brings attention to and encourages conversations around SRHR.

The importance of SRHR is not an issue for "others". Here in Canada and for our neighbours to the south, threats to bodily autonomy have become commonplace. Having discussions about SRHR, especially within your family or among friends, is also a common practice that helps us learn about bodily autonomy. It is important that we advocate for and support safe and accessible SRHR locally and globally.

Visit the exhibition - on now!

Youth activist covers her face during the Women’s March in San Salvador.

MCIC is pleased to bring the daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws exhibition to Winnipeg. It is on now at Global College (520 Portage Ave) of the University of Winnipeg, until August 1st, 2025.

We encourage you to visit the exhibition and explore these powerful photos and their stories. Please find hours and availability on the Global College website. Get in touch with us by email for more information at sustainability@mcic.ca.

After your visit, complete a short survey to be entered to win a print of your favourite photo!

Ways you can get involved

  • Have conversations with your family and friends about SRHR. Talking about SRHR not only promotes good health but it helps erase the stigmas around sexual health.
  • Learn more about SRHR and inclusive language choices.
    • Try to use “menstrual products” instead of "sanitary pads" or "feminine hygiene". By choosing to use "menstrual products", you are making an inclusive choice. Menstrual products describes the same items and is universally understood but does not carry negative connotations.
  • Start a club or group at your school that works to educate and advocate for SRHR.
  • Volunteer and/or get involved in campaigns, events and marches that support SRHR. Some key dates include:
    • February hosts Sexual Health Week in Canada - please note the exact dates change each year.
    • March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
    • International Women’s Day (March 8).
    • International Day of Action for Women’s Health (May 28).
    • Canadian Fertility Awareness Week (April 22-29).
    • October is Menopause Awareness month and World Menopause Day (October 18).
  • Donate to the organizations highlighted in the exhibition:
  • Learn more about SRHR:

Key Terms

  • Intergenerational knowledge: the sharing of wisdom, values, skills, and cultural practices between generations. This transfer of knowledge is vital in preserving cultural identity, values, and historical narratives within communities.
  • Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR): Sexual and reproductive health refers to a broad range of services that cover access to contraception, fertility and infertility care, maternal and perinatal health, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), protection from sexual and gender-based violence, and education on safe and healthy relationships. Access to sexual and reproductive health services is a human right. It should be available to all people throughout their lives, as part of ensuring universal health coverage. This not only contributes to improved health outcomes, but also to gender equality and wider development.
  • Bodily autonomy: the right to make decisions about your own body, life and future without coercion or violence. To have authority over making decisions about how your own body is cared for is a basic human right.

About the project: the daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws exhibition is part of a collaboration between Inter Pares and longstanding counterparts Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in the Philippines, Nijera Kori in Bangladesh, La Colectiva Feminista para el desarrollo local in El Salvador, and the Sudanese Organization for Research and Development in Sudan. The partnership came together through the project Strategic Interventions to Build Momentum on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (or Buil-Mo), funded by Global Affairs Canada.

About the photos

Top photo: A woman and her mother-in-law gaze off into the distance, Bangladesh. Photographer Taslima Akhter.

Second photo: A young new mother with her child walks with her grandmother near their house, the Philippines. Photograher Lisa Marie David.

Third photo: A young activist covers her face with a mask and headscarf that is decorated with bright flowers, El Salvador. Photographer Jessica Xiomara Orellana Venture.

All photos included are on display now at Global College, University of Winnipeg.