[van-announce] International Women's Day!

[Vancouver Rape Relief]

Hi there,

If this event is not already listed, could you post it for me?  Thanks in advance!

Lynda Gerty

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STOP THE ATTACKS ON WOMEN AT HOME & ABROAD
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2004

Dear Sisters,

International Women's Day, (IWD), is quickly approaching!  Once again, pro-choice women in
Vancouver are organizing a March and Rally, Information Fair and a Celebration Dance on
Saturday March 6, 2004.

International Women's Day grew out of women's fight against inhumane working conditions in
the late 1800's.  The first IWD was celebrated in many countries on March 8, 1911.  Women
in Canada have had a long history of organizing for women's rights.  Our theme "Stop
Attacks on Women: At Home & Abroad" speaks to the ever increasing negative effects of
globalization, capitalism and patriarchy.  The devastating cuts to social programs and
jobs in BC mirror the continual erosion of living conditions for women and their families
all over the world.

We invite you and members of your organization to be a part of this important event in one
or more of the following ways:

***Bring a banner and a bullhorn and attend the March & Rally.  Gather at the Burrard
Skytrain Station at 11:00am.  March to the Vancouver Public Library (Robson & Homer)
Rally begins at Noon.

***Book an information table.  The Info Fair will take place at the Public Library in the
Alice Mackay Room from 1 to 3pm.  To book a table contact Judith at 604-708-0447 or by
email at jradovan at shaw.ca

***Come to the IWD Celebration Dance on Saturday March 6th.  Dance starts at 8pm at the
WISE Club located at 1882 Adanac and Victoria.  (Wheelchair access is from the rear of
building).  Tickets are sliding scale from $5 to
$20 and will be sold at the door or may be purchased at Little Sisters and Co-op
Bookstore.

***Volunteer your time on the day of the events, or in advance to help with the following:

Childcare  - call Carolina @ 604-689-1661
Dance - contact Nancy @ 604-255-6045
Safety - call Claire @ 604-708-0447

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Vancouver Rape Relief & Women's Shelter
www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca
lyndag at rapereliefshelter.bc.ca

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Vancouver Rape Relief & Women's Shelter
www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca
lyndag at rapereliefshelter.bc.ca