Patsy George is a philanthropist, public speaker and former social worker who is a lifelong volunteer and dedicated advocate for marginalized communities. She is a Women’s Rights activist and is currently a board member with Crossroads International. She is the past president of the United Nations Association of Canada (Vancouver). She was awarded the Order […]
Come join us 11:00 -3:00.
Dr. Juanita Sundberg is a faculty member in the Geography Dept. at UBC . Her areas of interest are: Feminist Theory, Cultural Geography and Critical Race Theory. Her current research focuses on the militarization of the US-Mexico border and its impact on women. Next: Come join our seasonal celebration and potluck on Dec. 13, 11:00 am-3:00 […]
Our monthly meeting is cancelled to allow members to attend the Teach-In sponsored by the World Peace Forum in Vancouver that day. We encourage everyone to attend this important event.
Ms. Wade has worked for many years with Amnesty International in England and is co-founder of the Amnesty International chapter in Vancouver.
Please note that the time will be 10:30-2:00. Members are encouraged to bring pot luck items for lunch. As well, Jillian Skeet and Marlene LeGates will report on their trip to Bogotá, Colombia, to attend the first WILPF regional Meeting of the Americas, April 23-17.
We look forward to the participation of all members, old and new.
Theresa Wolfwood, “Beyond the Veil of Sand: The Life of the Saharawi People in Exile and under Occupation” Theresa Wolfwood is the director of Barnard-Boecker Centre-Foundation, Victoria: www.bbcf.ca She is co- coordinator of Victoria Women in Black and is active in many local and international organizations including Victoria Mining Justice Action Committee, Central America Support […]
