The Public
Two important missions of the exhibit include (1) bringing it back to the affected communities and (2) sharing stories outwards to broader audiences.
The exhibit's impact is demonstrated by the comments and questions posed by its audience. Public responses to the exhibit show solidarity, and themes of belonging and overcoming hardship. Transitional justice for survivors of forced marriage and children born of war, the acknowledgement that designated spaces are needed for healing, and the recognition of the urgent need for reparations, all appear in public responses to the exhibit.
Three main areas are identified in 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.