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11
Apr
2013

End violence against women, justice for Rehtaeh Parsons!

National statement
For immediate release
April 12, 2013

Toronto, ON–Members of the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) are deeply saddened and mourn the loss of Rehtaeh Parsons, a 17 year old high school student from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Rehtaeh’s young life was taken away by the …

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27
Mar
2013

Free free Palestine! Occupation is a crime!

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UKPC@York at SAIA York Rally for Divestment and Change, a set on Flickr.

Solidarity statement
March 27, 2013

Toronto, ON–As progressive Filipino Canadians, we condemn Canada’s conservative government for its blatant support of the Israeli state’s occupation and attacks on the Palestinians. We, in solidarity with Students Against Israeli Apartheid, …

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18
Mar
2013

The Struggle Continues: A Successful International Women’s Day Celebration

For immediate release
March 18, 2013

Toronto, ON—This International Women’s Day, more than 50 participants enjoyed a night of vital debate and lively celebration at the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario’s (PWC-ON) celebratory film screening, dinner and discussion on March 8th. Many who attended this event also …

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18
Mar
2013

Women in Canada and all over the world: reclaim and advance the women’s movement for genuine liberation

National statement
March 19, 2013

The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) marked International Women’s Day (IWD) by saluting all women who have, and continue to, put the struggles for women’s liberation at the forefront of women’s struggles. As we acknowledged our past gains and achievements, we also …

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8
Mar
2013

Event Announcement: Celebratory Film Screening of “STATUS QUO?: THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF FEMINISM IN CANADA”

The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario Hosts:

A FILM SCREENING OF “STATUS QUO?: THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF FEMINISM IN CANADA”
An International Women’s Day Celebration

Dinner is available for $5
Celebration includes dinner, screening, open discussion, & desert

Friday, March 8th, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 …

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6
Mar
2013

Film Screening to Open Critical Discussion on Revolutionary Women’s Struggle in Canada

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March 6, 2013
For immediate release

Toronto, ON–To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) is hosting a film screening, dinner and discussion on the ongoing and historical struggles of women in Canadian society. Featuring Karen Cho’s “Status Quo?: The Unfinished Business of Feminism …

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