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Leave No One Behind: Ending Violence Against Women & Girls
November 25, 2017
On November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Toronto branches of GRAN and CFUW are hosting a panel and discussion to highlight examples of work that can lead to positive changes in the social context of gender-based violence.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Cheri DiNovo, MPP for Parkdale-High Park
Robyn Doolittle, Globe & Mail:-Reporter whose investigation of 'unfounded' cases of sexual assault initiated changes to the handling of these closed cases in Canada
Kim Bernhardt, The Equality Effect:- Volunteer with the landmark 160 girls project in Kenya, demonstrating how international law can bring justice to abused women and girls
Fazia Mohammed, Interval House: Manager of recent research from Canada's first women's shelter highlighting what is required to empower survivors to rebuild their lives
Register free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/leave-no-one-behind-ending-violence-against-women-girls-tickets-38919802176?aff=es2
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00
Venue: Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts
Location: 427 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal
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