Women's Rights Are Human Rights – #WMWYEG #MarchOnYEG
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A picket and protest in partnership with the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism. We call upon the Canadian government to demand that the U.S. end child detention! End family separation! Reunite the families that have been separated! And, that…
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#KEEPFAMILIESTOGETHER: June 30, Day of Action: A picket and protest against the separation of migrant families by ICE at the US/Mexico border, in partnership with the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism. We also stand to acknowledge Canada’s role in separating…
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The March For Our Lives Edmonton Sibling Event on March 24 was a huge success! We were honoured to mentor Abbey, the 19 year old organizer, and will be posting a page about the event soon in our History section….
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How do we move #beyondthehashtag? In honour of International Women’s Day, let’s rally in support of the strong survivors who added their voice to #metoo and demonstrate that any act of harassment or assault is wrong. We believe survivors. Watch for more details…
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THANK YOU to our incredible speakers, and to the amazing Edmontonians who braved the cold on January 20 to once again proclaim that ‘Women’s Rights are Human Rights.’ We had around 1000 people in attendance, and the diversity of the…
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In the spirit of diversity, equality, and inclusivity, on the day following the US inauguration, millions of citizens around the world rallied as a reminder for all of us that the rights, freedoms, and sense of safety we cherish are…
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We are excited to announce that we have confirmed two more speakers/performers for our anniversary event on January 20, 2018: Chubby Cree, a women-led Indigenous drumming group, will be joining us on January 20 to present the Women’s Warrior Song…
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We are excited to present our list of confirmed speakers and performers thus far for the Official Edmonton Women’s Anniversary March on January 20, 2018! Elder Elsie Paul with the Kokom Kisewatisowin Society, who will offer the opening blessing. The Raging…
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On January 21, 2017, over 4000 people here in Edmonton gathered at the Alberta Legislature joining thousands across Alberta, and millions around the world, as we stood against hatred and bigotry in our public discourse and affirmed that Women’s Rights…
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