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Election 2011: "Voter Social" on Monday April 25, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in Ottawa
Click here for more information about this Code Blue for Child Care "Voter Social" |
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Times Change International Women's Day Celebration, March 3, 2011, Toronto |
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CFUW-OCW International Women's Day Celebration, March 10, 2011, Ottawa |
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Support the Museum Strikers |
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Bill C-484 |
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Child Care |
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Support the decision to award Dr. Morgentaler the Order of Canada |
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Oppose
the cuts to Status of Women |
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Save
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Give Stephen Harper a report card on child care and early education |
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FREE Canadian Women's Health Network Publications |
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The Canadian Women’s Health Network is looking to mail out free bulk copies (20, 50, 150, or more) of a number of our reliable health information publications in French and English that would be ideal for classrooms, community centres, staff rooms and public spaces. We’ll also gladly cover all the costs of shipment, so there will be no expense to you. |
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Not Just Victims: Women in Emergencies and Disasters
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Hidden Health Care Work and Women
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Evidence for Caution: What women need to know about statins
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The HPV Vaccine:Information for Parents (and others considering it)
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Women and Wait Times - Why are wait times women's issues, and what are the issue for women?
(WHCR, 2008) |
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Election 2011 "Voter Social" at Centretown Parent's Day Care, Ottawa |
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Greetings from Code Blue for Child Care,
We are working hard to make early learning and child care an election issue and hope you can help!
We are holding a "Voter Social" at Centretown Parent's Day Care 94 James Street on Monday April 25 at 1:00 and are inviting parents, staff and friends living in the federal riding of Ottawa-Centre to join us.
We will gather at Centretown Day Care to learn about what the different federal parties have planned for early learning and child care, before heading off to the Advance Polling Stations to make our vote count for child care!! We will be filming and posting to Youtube. So come out and let the federal parties know that you support early learning and child care over billions in corporate tax cuts, fighter jets or jails - let them know its time to shift priorities and fund a child care program that makes a real difference in the lives of families and children!! |
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| Advance Polling Stations (Ottawa Centre) McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy Street, Ottawa
Jack Purcell Community Centre,
320 Jack Purcell Lane, Ottawa
Hintonburg Community Centre,
1064 Wellington Street, Ottawa |
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Advance Polls:
Advance polls are open from noon to 8:00 p.m. To find the address of your advance poll, look on your voter information card. You can also find the address in the Voter Information Service at http://www.electionscanada.ca or by calling Elections Canada. |
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To vote at advance polls:
* You must be registered to vote; if you aren't, you can register now, or register at your advance polling place just before you vote.
* You must prove your identity and address. |
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| Authorized by CCAAC/ Code Blue for Child Care |
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What are you doing for International Women’s Day in Toronto?
Celebrate with Times Change!
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Thursday, March 3, 2011 |
Times Change Women’s Employment Service is celebrating International Women’s Day in Toronto with a Theatre Benefit on Thursday March 3rd, 2011 with the production, More Fine Girls – an intimate and comic look at sisters and the surprising truths of middle age. This show has already generated some serious buzz and is on Now Magazine’s ‘must see’ list, read the review here: http://bit.ly/e2ONeB. |
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Join us for an evening of laughter and dazzling performances by an all-female cast including the renowned author and performer, Anne-Marie MacDonald. The celebration also includes delicious treats, donated by Dufflet Rosenberg of Dufflet Pastries, affectionately known as the ‘Queen of Cake’, for her legendary fine pastries, desserts and confections. |
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Tickets are selling fast at only $50 each and you will receive a charitable tax receipt with your order! Placing an order is easy and tickets will be shipped within 4 business days. |
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To order your tickets online: please click here. |
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Or… contact Times Change directly and they will handle your ticket order personally. |
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If you’re looking for a night out with friends and family, this is the night! A great way to celebrate International Women’s Day and a wonderful way to support your community! |
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| Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa |
| The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)-Ottawa and the Ottawa Council of Women (OCW) cordially invite you, your family and your friends to our 7th annual International Women's Day celebration on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM at the Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street in Ottawa. Women's History Displays - Light Refreshments - Cash Bar - Door Prizes. Cost Prepaid $25. To register online please click here. |
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Fabulous Child Care Rally! June 14, 2008 in Whitby, Ontario. Book your free seat on the bus!
The Canadian Labour Congress has a year-long Women's Economic Equality Campaign. June is Child Care month. On June 14th, there will be rallies across the country calling on the Federal government to put a National child care program back on the public agenda. In Ontario, there will be a fun, family friendly rally at Jim Flaherty's office in Whitby. Why should you come? You'll join hundreds of other people, you will learn more about the issues, and you will be excited and motivated to do more! Buses are free and pickup locations will be arranged based on demand. To see the Child Care Rally poster and find out how to book a space on a bus from a community outside of Toronto, please click here: www.childcareontario.org/action/rally_jun08/June14_Ontario.pdf To see the Child Care Rally poster and find out how to book a space on a bus leaving from Toronto, please click here: www.childcareontario.org/action/rally_jun08/June14_toronto.pdf |
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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada: Information and Petition |
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Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada: Open Statement and Organizational Signatories |
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Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) Considers Bill C-484 May Eliminate Decades of Social Consensus and Jurisprudence - media release |
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Last March, Bill C-484, the Unborn Victims of Crime Act, passed second reading in the House of Commons by 147 votes to 132. To find out how the MPs voted, please visit www.acpd.ca. You can contact your Member of Parliament and party leaders to let them know you oppose Bill C-484. Click here for a list of MPs and their contact information. |
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September 28 National Day of Action
Pan-Canadian day of protest against Bill C-484 on Sunday, September 28, 2008 organized by the Anti-C-484 Coalition |
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Demonstration starting at Parc Lahaie (corner of St-Laurent and
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Rally at Minto Park / Women's Monument from 12 p.m. |
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"Stop the Cons!" - a visual protest at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson Street side, at noon |
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Pro-Choice Demonstration on May 8, 2008 in Ottawa - more information |
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Sign the on-line petition supporting the decision to honour Dr. Morgentaler with the Order of Canada. |
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Seasonal Solidarity with Museum Strikers - Sunday, December 13, 2009 |
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Join us for a concert and rally celebrating
Canadian culture!
Our Country, Our Culture
Sunday, December 13, 2009
1:00 p.m. March begins at War Museum
1 :45 p.m. Doors open at Bronson Centre
2:00 p.m. Concert begins, 211 Bronson Ave. Ottawa
This rally is being organized by the 420 striking employees
of the Canadian Museum of Civilization & Canadian War Museum who have been on strike for 84 days
Featuring performances by Canadian musicians
and artists, speeches from politicians,
cultural organizations and union representatives
Join us for this free event of solidarity and
show your support for culture & heritage!
For more information about the strike, please visit psac.com |
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Let's make Parliament work - Coalition government now! |
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Demonstate Thursday, December 4, 2008
at noon on Parliament Hill, Ottawa |
The Conservative government introduced an Economic and Fiscal statement last week that failed to provide economic relief for Canadians or any measures to get the economy back on track.
It's equally clear that the Harper government is committed to trampling workers' rights and women's right to pay equity.
Canadians need a government that shows leadership.
The opposition parties are acting in a responsible manner. They are not going to force another costly and time-consuming election. Instead, the Liberals and the NDP are planning to form a coalition government, with the support of the Bloc Québécois in the House of Commons, to get this Parliament to address the economic crisis in a way that benefits workers and their families.
Let's support a coalition government that will get us through this economic crisis.
Join us on Parliament Hill, December 4 at noon.
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Let's Make Parliament Work - Flyer in English and French |
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Let's Make Parliament Work - Poster |
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Remembering Murdered Women - December 6th Vigil |
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Minto Park Women's Monument |
First United - All Saints Anglican Church |
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Elgin and Gilmour, Ottawa |
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Organized by the Women's Events Network Call 613-230-6700 or email the Women's Events Network |
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Remembering École Polytechnique - A fundraiser in memory of the victims |
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Leighann Burns Director of Harmony House Women's Shelter |
| Susan Russell Executive Director of the Canadian Federation of University Women |
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| Minwaashin Lodge Drum Circle |
| The Ottawa Police Chorus |
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| When? Monday, December 8, 2008, 6 to 9 p.m. |
| Where? Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch Auditorium |
| How much? $15 general admission, $5 for students and low income; includes appetizers and dessert. Wine for sale. Tax receipts available for tickets and donations over $10. |
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Waves of Resistance: On our way towards our
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International Women's Day Campaign 2007 |
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NGOs' Response to Canada's
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Statement for the December 10th Campaign For Women's Equality and Human Rights |
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December 10th Campaign Photos |
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December 10th Campaign Media Coverage |
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| ELECTION 2008 - "Don't Play With Women's Rights"
Says a Non-Partisan Coalition of Advocates |
| September 28 will be the National Day of Action across Canada |
| Media Release |
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Sept. 25, 2008) - In Ottawa today, a
non-partisan coalition of advocates for sexual and reproductive rights,
including unions and women's organizations, held a press conference to
demand that political parties and future MPs clearly state their support
of women's right to choose, and their commitment to ensure access to
public abortion services everywhere in Canada. Before Parliament was
dissolved, a number of Private Members' Bills and were introduced that
would have chipped away at the right to abortion.
Representatives from Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, Canadian
Labour Congress, the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women,
Federation du Quebec pour le planning des naissances and Action Canada
for Population and Development (ACPD) held the press conference,
describing themselves as a united front in the mobilization of women
voters.
"Political parties and candidates must realize that Canadian women are
tracking them during the campaign. We want assurance from all parties
that they will not erode women's fundamental right to decide their
reproductive fate," asserted Barb Byers, Executive Vice-President of the
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC / CTC). "Women in this country, regardless
of political, socio-economic, ethnic and religious backgrounds will not
lose their hard-won freedoms. We believe that this issue will be a
deciding factor for many women."
Representatives of the coalition say they are "gravely concerned" about
what they feel is a hidden political agenda behind the Private Members'
Bills C-338 - An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (procuring a miscarriage
after 20 weeks of gestation), Bill C-484 - The Unborn Victims of Crime
Act, and Bill C-537 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of
conscience rights in the health care profession).
"Women's rights have been under threat in the past year - we want this
to be an election issue. Bill C-338 to limit the term of abortion to 20
weeks was clearly an attempt to roll back women's right to choose. Bill
C-537 is more insidious - it allows health professionals to restrict and
deny any women's health care by imposing their personal religious
views", said Carolyn Egan, spokesperson for Abortion Rights Coalition of
Canada (ARCC-CDAC).
"The bill that went the furthest, Bill C-484 - The Unborn Victims of
Crime Act, would have opened the door to re-criminalizing abortion. But
members from various parties supported the bill at second reading, and
it almost received third and final reading in the Commons before dying
on the Order Paper as a result of dissolution, explained Johanne Fillion
from Federation du Quebec pour le planning des naissances (FQPN). "All
women, pregnant or not, deserve to live lives free from violence. The
Criminal Code already recognizes spousal violence and pregnancy as
aggravating factors and allows harsher sentences for such crimes."
"Bill C-484 was not addressing violence against women as it claims to do
and actually re-victimizes women, says Erin Williams from the Ottawa
Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW). "The government needs
to focus its attention on national prevention strategies and accessible
housing, employment and child care, all which help to reduce violence
against women long term."
These threats have spurred the coalition to declare September 28 as a
National Day of Action against Bill C-484. The current election now
presents an opportunity to use the Day of Action to call on parties and
candidates to state their commitment to women's rights, especially
women's right to choose, and clearly state that they will refuse to
introduce any anti-choice bills in next Parliament.
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION September 28, 2008
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| Statement in opposition to Bill C-484, the "Unborn Victims of Crime Act" |
| This statement was drafted by a coalition of women's groups. |
Last March, Bill C 484, the Unborn Victims of Crime Act, passed second reading in the House of Commons. This bill seeks to amend the Criminal Code and to create a separate offence for causing the injury or death of an “unborn child” when a pregnant woman is the victim of a crime. This would mean that the murderer of a pregnant woman could be accused of a second murder, that of the foetus.
This amendment would not protect pregnant women, and would do nothing to respond to violence against women. The Criminal Code already recognizes that spousal violence is an aggravating factor in sentencing. Judges already do recognize pregnancy as an aggravating factor in sentencing. What is really at stake here is the legal recognition of the fetus’ right to life and the possible re-criminalization of abortion.
In Canadian law, only “human beings” have a right to life. Legally, a child becomes a human being once it is born and has completely proceeded, in a living state, from the body of its mother. In all the cases in which the Supreme Court of Canada was required to discuss the rights of the unborn, it ruled that the fetus is an integral part of the mother and has no independent legal personhood until it is born. Murder is the act of causing the death of a human being. Recognizing the murder of a pregnant woman as a “double murder”, would be tantamount to recognizing that the foetus is a human being.
The adoption of Bill C 484 would introduce a major change in our law, since it would in effect recognize that a fetus has a “right to life”. This would undoubtedly result in massive intrusions in the lives of pregnant women, as has been the case in those states in the U.S. that have adopted similar legislation. Some women have been criminally charged, and have been imprisoned for having a stillborn baby after refusing a caesarean, or for using drugs while pregnant.
Last January, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Morgentaler decision that struck down the Criminal Code provisions that made abortion a crime in Canada. This historic Supreme Court decision recognized that women’s constitutional rights to security of the person, autonomy and freedom include the right to end an unwanted pregnancy without state interference.
We the undersigned demand that all federal political parties and all members of Parliament: |
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Take effective measures to eliminate violence against women, in consultation with women’s groups |
| This is a question that goes to the heart of women’s equality, dignity and human rights. |
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National Call to Action Sunday, September 28, 2008
"Election 2008 - Don't Play With Women's Rights" |
Women’s reproductive rights are under threat. Before Parliament was dissolved, a series of Private Members’ Bills were introduced that sought to chip away at a woman’s right to choose. Last spring, all but four Conservative MPs voted in favour of Bill C-484 – The Unborn Victims of Crime Act, which would have moved us toward the re-criminalization of abortion.
What has the Conservative government done in response?
- Said they “will introduce legislation that will punish criminals who commit violence against pregnant women but do so in a way that leaves no room for Ethe introduction of fetal rights” during a press conference held 12 days before Parliament was dissolved
- Done nothing to protect women’s right to access to quality public abortion services
Points to remember:
- All women, pregnant or not, deserve to live lives free from violence. The Criminal Code already recognizes spousal violence and pregnancy as aggravating factors and allows harsher sentences for such crimes.
- According legal rights to the fetus is contrary to Canadian law. Legally, a child becomes a human being once it is born and has emerged living from its mother’s body.
If you are concerned about women’s equality and reproductive rights, join us on September 28th, 2008 to educate, lobby, mobilize and demonstrate. |
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For more information, please go to the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada website. |
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To see the National Call to Action information as a PDF, please click here. |
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To see the National Call to Action poster as a PDF, please click here. |
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Ottawa Protest Against Bill C-484 on Saturday, May 3, 2008:
Moving backwards in fight for abortion rights |
Ottawa, ON – On May 3rd, 2008 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM a protest opposing Bill C-484 will take place at the Human Rights Monument. Bill C-484, "The Unborn Victims of Crime Act," has passed its second reading in Parliament as of March 5th, 2008. The bill creates a separate offence for killing a foetus when a pregnant woman is murdered. It gives an unborn foetus some human rights in these cases, which is a cause for concern in the pro-choice community. Under current Canadian Law, human foetuses are not considered persons(s) until they are born alive. If Bill C-484 should pass, the laws would be in conflict because the foetus would be considered a person and therefore the right to a legal abortion would come into question, as well as the rights of pregnant women in general. The law is clearly not concerned with the roots of violence against women and thus this bill would be a detriment to women's rights. Similar laws have been passed in the U.S. resulting in dozens of women being punished for trying to "harm their child". Let's not let this happen in Canada.
We believe that the Government should look to pass laws that increase the sentencing upon those who commit violent acts against women, instead of passing laws just for foetuses that give women no ounce of protection and infringe on their rights.
Women and men are encouraged to come join us and the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada at the Human Rights Monument on May 3rd, 2008 to show their solidarity. We are encouraging supporters across Canada to hold similar protests as a sign of nationwide solidarity against Bill C-484. |
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| Bill C-484 Protest May 5, 2008, St. John's, Newfoundland |
Dozens of men and women who protested outside Regional Cabinet Minister
Loyola Hearn's office today have a clear message: Bill C484 has to be
stopped. Hans Rollman of CUPE and MUNSU calls it more than just a woman's
issue. He says Bill C-484, the "Unborn Victims of Crime Act"
insults all Canadians. The bill proposes to recognize fetuses as crime
victims when pregnant women are injured or killed. But Rollman says they
won't give away the rights they have worked so hard for. He says it is a
backdoor into reopening the abortion debate. Dozens waved colourful signs
and chanted strong messages over the noon hour. Among those, Leslie MacLeod
with the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women who says they
have written all MP's with their message... as well senators, and even a
human rights committee reviewing the bill. She's hoping the protest will
send their message to the public.
Meanwhile, Minister Hearn stresses Bill C-484 is a Private Member's Bill,
not a government bill. Hearn says there are a number of clauses in the Bill
that very clearly state that the proposed law would not have any impact on
abortion. He says the Harper Government has no intention of re-opening the
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| Pro-Choice Demonstration in Ottawa, May 8, 2008 |
Come to the Human Rights Monument
and be a positive, peaceful yet VISIBLE
presence as the annual "March for Life"
schlepps through downtown Ottawa. We're not going to engage the march or
even approach the pro-lifers. We just wanna be there to witness and
provide a beautiful counterpoint to
their point of view. Bring signs, banners & lots of bright, vibrant colour: Pour on the pink and purple! Wear feather boas & flowers in your hair! Dab glitter on your cheeks and don your fairy wings! STAND UP for choice and STAND OUT of the crowd! Bring friends, lovers, partners and
colleagues, children and neighbours. Invite every pro-choice person you know. |
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Thursday, May 8, 2008, 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
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| International Women's Day Campaign 2007 |
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| Non-Governmental Organizations' Response to Canada's
Statement to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) |
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statement to the United Nations Commission on the Status of
Women on February 28, 2007. |
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NGOs present in New York at the UNCSW have drafted
and signed the following
response, essentially exposing the statement as misleading and
disappointing. Read why! |
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| Statement for the December 10th Campaign For Women's Equality and Human Rights |
| "On December 10th, International Human Rights Day,Canada
will mark the 25th anniversary of its ratification of the UN Convention
on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women
(CEDAW). Instead of celebrating this historical milestone,
women in Canada are mobilizing to ensure that governments honour
and respect their international and domestic human rights commitments.
This is because over several months now, the federal government
has acted in ways that deny most women's realities, undermine women's
access to justice, and abandon its own obligation to advance women's
human rights in Canada." |
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| December 10th Campaign Photos |
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CUPE
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f-email
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Moncton
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Gag
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St.
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| December 10th Campaign Video Footage |
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Equality
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Festive
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Radical Cheerleaders: Maybe
Oda will take us for a limo ride |
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Radical
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Raging
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The
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| December 10th Campaign Media Coverage |
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Harper
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Status
of Women cuts inspires national strategy by local advocates |
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Women upset with cuts to Status of Women take protest to the web |
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That
was then...this is now |
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Women kick Harper's ass |
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We
are Not a Special Interest Group |
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Women
protest federal cuts |
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Protesters
pan federal government cuts |
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Women
rally across Canada to protest Tory cuts |
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Women
set up ‘hotline’ to PMO over Status of Women |
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I
really am tired of it |
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Ten
reasons to say 'Not in my name!' |
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Minister
Beverley Oda to Meet with Women after Vancouver Office Occupation |
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