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18 March 2016

Canadian Voice of Women for Peace : VOW meeting at Canadian Mission in New York

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VOW meeting at Canadian Mission in New York

Canadian Voice of Women for Peace

Canadian Voice of Women for Peace at the Canadian Mission in New York for UNCSW60

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More than 20 members of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) are currently in New York City attending the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Thursday, March 17, they are scheduled to meet with Giles Norman, Government Relations and Legal Counsel at the Canadian Mission, NYC. read more here

Kasha Slaver, The Global Sunrise Project meets with Prime Minister Trudeau in New York at CSW60Caption linked to the Table of Contents

VOW GTA council co-chair Alana Sarapnickas @CSW60

Youth speak out on Sustainable peacebuilding tools with VOW, Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and Taking it Global and the Global Sunrise Project. UNCSW60 Monday, March 14 @CUNY building in NYC.

Rotary Peace Fellowship

Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses. read more here

VOW board member Tamara Lorincz was a recipient read more here

Our mailing address is:
579 Kingston Road, Mailbox 125, Toronto, ON. M4E 1R3
info@vowpeace.org

Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) · 25 Cecil Street · Suite 307 · Toronto, Ontario M5T 1N1 · Canada

13 November 2015

Canadian Voice of Women for Peace: VOWs for Feminist Policy Paridigm

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Canadian Voice of Women for Peace

Feminist Policy Paridigm

Marilou McPhedran captivated the audience at the VOW conference this past weekend speaking on Feminist Foreign Policy as the framework for Building a Culture of Peace. Her Powerpoint presentation will be available online very soon.

Marilou McPhedran

Feminist Foreign Policy Needs a Framework for Building a Culture of Peace

100% Possible: Marching for Climate Solutions and Justice will take place in Ottawa on November 29, the day before the UN Climate Summit in Paris begins. click on the link for more information
Join us for a family-friendly march to celebrate climate solutions and justice as we urge our new government to take bolder action on climate change. 1pm on November 29 at Ottawa City Hall, Marion Dewar Plaza, 110 Laurier Ave. West
Contact Lyn Adamson to join the VOW contingency or to take the bus from Toronto.
lyn.adamson9@gmail.com or telephone (416) 731-6605

Recipients of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace 2nd Awards Dinner
The Muriel Duckworth Award was presented to Eryl Court for her commitment to peace activism by Phyllis Creighton

The Muriel Duckworth Award also went to Betty Peterson who was not able to attend the event. Sarah Morgan presented and accepted on her behalf.

Kasha Slavner was presented the KIm Phuc Award by Yusur Al Bahrani for youthful commitment to peace leadership. Read more about Kasha -17 Year Old Documentary Filmaker

Penny Sanger was presented the Anne Goodman award for her commitment to peace education. The award was presented by Michael Wheeler with remarks from Diane McIntyre