Wadjda

Ride, Dream, Empower: Wadjda & NMWN’s Cycling Journey

"Join us for a special post-Eid celebration with a screening of Wadjda, an inspiring film about resilience, freedom, and the joy of cycling. As part of NMWN’s commitment to empowering Muslim women through our cycling sessions, we invite you to experience this powerful story of a young girl challenging norms to pursue her dream of riding a bicycle.

Wadjda is a 2012 Saudi Arabian drama film, written and directed by Haifaa al-Mansour. It was the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director. It won numerous awards at film festivals around the world.

No matter your age, it’s never too late to embrace new opportunities—on and off the bike!"

The film will be introduced by guest speakers from Nottingham Muslim Women's Network and Women in Tandem.

About Nottingham Muslim Women’s Network

NMWN is a charity dedicated to supporting Muslim women in Nottingham. NMWN addresses a wide range of issues, including hate crime, domestic abuse, and gender-based discrimination. Beyond that, they run courses, programs, physical activities, and social awareness events to help women feel empowered and grow into the best versions of themselves. Since August 2023, NMWN, in collaboration with Women in Tandem, has been offering free, regular cycling sessions for women.

About Women in Tandem

Women in Tandem is a women-led, Nottingham-based bike collective to support you with all your bike needs. All profits go to their projects that empower women through cycling.
They want all women to have the opportunity to access cycling. They are committed to breaking down barriers and creating spaces for women to thrive. Get in touch, get involved and get pedalling.