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Must see Eve Ensler in Vancouver May 14

I have bought my tickets and can’t wait to see this amazing woman who has rocked the world with Vagina Monologues and One Billion Rising (remember February 14 events around the world?). She is doing a 19 city tour in the USA to promote her memoir: “In the Body of the World.” Come join

Female doctors are more likely to recommend preventative health tests

Recent research shows that female doctors were more likelt to prescribe flu shots, cancer screening and cholesterol testing that male doctors. Interesting. Dr Erica Frank from UBC led the study. [Source: Vancouver Sun, 9 April 2013]

Weekly Words of Wisdom

“I don’t think there will be a woman Prime Minister in my lifetime.” Margaret Thatcher (1973, as education secretary, 6 years before she became the PM)

Great debate on democracies coming up on April 30

On April 30 at the Morris Wosk Center (SFU downtown) the BC Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions is hosting a debate: “Strong Democracies, Smart Cities? Swiss or Canada?” It is from 2pm to 7pm. Go to: www.democracy.arts.ubc.ca

Rehtaeh Parson’s suicide is our fault for tolerating sexualisation and rape

You must read the article by Anne Theriault about her take on the sicide of a girl who was gang raped a year prior. To quote her: “Where were the f##ing grownups who promised to take care of her?” We are all to blame for Rehtaeh Parson’s Suicide” Go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/anne-theriault-/rehtaeh-parsons-dead_b_3046999.html.

Minerva Career Kick Start Leadership Program is coming up

Minerva BC (Vancouver) is accepting applications fro its Career Kick Start Program to help women who are returning to work after time away. The program runs from May 14-Jun 18 (6 Tuesdays) from 9;30 to 4:30 at SFU downtown. Go to www.theminervafoundation.com to find out more. The deadline is April 23, 2013.

Go to the EveryWoman event in Whistler May 24-25

You must come to the 10th anniversary of the Every Woman event. Its truly for EVERY woman who like to move! Try out tons of cool activities like Nia, Trail Walking, Groove and so many more. And meet fantastic and interesting women. I am speaking at this years event (on noon on May 25) on “How

Do you think my blog is pornographic?

A friend tried to access my website from his corporate office yesterday. He failed and a huge warning appeard: “No access allowed. Pornography or Political Activist Group.” Does anyone know why my simple site (www.maureenfitzgerald.com) is being tagged in this way? Perhaps I used the word sex too much (like in sexual equality)? I

Quote of the week

“I canot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions.” Lillian Hellman

Must see Artists in Our Midst this weekend

This weekend on the west side of Vancouver there is an amazing event happening. Its called Artists in Our Midst. Every year artists open their homes and studio to the public to share their art. its a wonderful way to experience art, buy art and also meet your neighbors who are artists. I will