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International Womens Day Fundraiser
March 05, 2017
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace: Delegates Fundraiser for UN-CSW61 Trip to New York 2017!
The 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 13 - 24 March 2017.
Film, food, beverages, prizes, auction and raffle.
Sunday March 05, 2017 ~ 6pm at Friends House, Toronto.
Theme for Women's Day 2017:
March 8, 2017 is International Women's Day - a day to recognize women's achievements and acknowledge the challenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equality.
Screening: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.
Thousands of women - ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim - came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country's civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about a agreement during the stalled peace talks.
A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, Pray the Devil Back to Hell honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations."
** Please wear something white
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Venue: Friends House
Location: 60 Lowther Avenue Toronto, ON M5R 1C7 Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-womens-day-vow-un-commission-on-the-status-
For information contact: Canadian Voice of Women for Peace
Phone: (416) 603-7915
Categories: Women
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