December 10th, 2008 - Candlelight Vigil
The second annual Candlelight Vigil hosted by the "We Can" Coalition of BC was held on the International Human Rights Day (December 10th) in Vancouver this year.
About a hundred people came to honor the memory of women who suffered from one of the most pervasive human rights violations - violence against women.
In the picture: Joan Merrifield and Marjorie Dumont from BC Teachers Federation.
In the picture: Nazanin Afshin-Jam (co-founder and director of Stop Child Executions) holding a candle; volunteers give out candles and white arm bands.
Published: Dec 17, 2020
November 25th, 2008: Human Rights for Women - Human Rights for All
The "We Can" Coalition of BC has launched the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Violence with a public event on November 25th at Fraserview Hall to celebrate women’s right around the globe.
"Human Rights for Women - Human Rights for All" gathered around 250 people and more than 30 organizations from across Lower Mainland and other parts of BC.
Hosted by Rick Craig from Law Courts Education Society of BC, the evening started with an opening blessing from Marjorie Dumont, who also spoke about the violence against First Nations women.
In the picture: Marjorie Dumont and Rick Craig
Attorney General Wally Oppal could not attend the event, but sent greetings expressing his support for 16 Days of Activism, and the "We Can" Campaign.
Susanne Dahlin brought official words of support from the Honourable Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Other speakers included:
- Robert Fox, Executive Director of Oxfam Canada
- Mona Mehta, Oxfam Great Britain Global Gender Advisor, South Asian “We Can” Campaign Coordinator (India)
- Sandra Moran, Director of Women’s Sector of the Civil Society (Guatemala)
- Kamal Singh, victim of gender-based violence
- Angela Kayira, Surrey Women’s Centre
In the picture (from left to right): Angela Kayira, Sandra Moran, Robert Fox, Mona Mehta and Kamal Singh.
The guests enjoyed Indian dinner, info fair, and an outstanding performance by Vos Rebelde, a Guatemalan band based in Vancouver.
In the picture: Vor Rebelde joined by Sandra Moran.
Published: Nov 28, 2020
"We Can" BC Delegation Returns from India
Seven members of “We Can End All Violence against Women” Coalition of British Columbia have returned from a two-week visit to India. The goal of the delegation was to learn more about the South Asian “We Can” campaign which is now in its fourth year. Read the full story
Published: Oct 09, 2020