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CANCELLED: Vancouver Chapter Information Session

February 25, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm UTC+0

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.

PLEASE WATCH FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE IN MARCH 2023.

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Vancouver Chapter invites you to a free information session on the women’s human rights crisis in Afghanistan and how you can help.

Come and hear an update on the current human rights crisis impacting women and girls in Afghanistan, about how local Afghan women activists in Vancouver are mobilizing, and about CW4WAfghan’s work defending the right to learn in Afghanistan. Learn about different ways you can take action and make a difference in the lives of women and girls impacted by the human rights restrictions in place in Afghanistan today.

AGENDA:

  • The current women’s human rights situation in Afghanistan, with CW4WAfghan Executive Director Lauryn Oates & local activist and writer Sahar Maqsoodi
  • Update on upcoming activities & plans from Afghan women activists, with activist and journalist Humira Saqib
  • How CW4WAfghan is responding, with CW4WAfghan staff
  • About the Vancouver Chapter, with Chapter volunteers
  • What you can do, and Q&A

There will also be a table with products from Afghanistan to purchase (cash/cheque preferred).

LOCATION: 

Marpole area. Please RSVP to obtain a full address.

RSVP:

Please RSVP to to ensure your spot, as space is limited.

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We are proud to work with Afghan women graphic designers. Featured artwork conceptualized and designed by Mursal Azizi.

Details

Date:
February 25, 2023
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm UTC+0

Venue

Marpole, Please RSVP for address.
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