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
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.
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
I plan to go to the restaurant East of Main just to see what two sisters have create. Maureen Webb and Donalda Weaver set it up as a fundraiser for a free performing arts program for kids: Project Limelight. And apparently it’s great and reasonable priced food! CONGRATULATIONS! Go to 223 East George Street
Thanks to Daphne Bramham who wrote a great article on the Rwanda majority-female parliament and how it is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. The genocide that killed most of the men in 1994 left women to lead in a very unique way. I am watching this rare situation with delight. [Source: Vancouver Sun,
I agree. Thanks to Sharon Gregson and Stephanie Smith who wrote and Op Ed in the Vancouver Sun on March 5, 2013. Its critical to understand how important child care is to women, not just families. According to their article funding childcare is a “no-brainer” since its reduces the $600 million cost of employee turnover,
Buy Tickets Now! Women Transforming Cities is partnering with Pecha Kucha Night Vancouver to create an evening with speakers around the theme of designing an ideal city for women and girls. What can be done to create safer, more affordable, more inclusive cities? Hear about fun, passionate and key ideas—from technology initiatives and bridging
A recent report by a Toronto school board found that students are shockingly nervous and anxious. This comes as no suprise to me because I write about societal and cultural pressures (especially on females). Apparently the solution to all this stress is to better screen for anxiety and provide more support (e.g. anti-anxiety techniques). Wow. Sounds like a bandaid
Bewteen 1969 and 2006 about 40 women (low estimate) have been murderd or disappeared on three northern BC highways. Given the low population in these communities it seems very odd that the police (RCMP) have not found a culprit. Not one. So its no surprise when last week Human Rights Watch – an international organisation – wrote a report