We cannot be more thrilled by the tremendous support you all have shown as we get geared up for the 16 Days Campaign to end gender violence. There will be quite a few different events that our members have organized going on around the globe.
Here is a list of what is going on so, if you are in the area, mark your calendar and show some support!
ANCOR Gets Involved!
Women hold up half the sky. Chinese proverb
And yet... one million children are forced into prostitution every year; three million women are sold as sex slaves; more women are likely to be maimed or killed by male violence than by cancer, malaria, traffic accidents and war combined...Does that mean that the sky is falling?
I am very excited to announce that ANCOR is formally participating in the FAWCO 16 Days Campaign to raise awareness and end violence against women. ANCOR will sponsor an evening meeting to discuss the issue of Forced Prostitution - the absence of choice. We will watch videos from advocates for change and Amiyah's Story, a tragic tale that confronts perceptions about prostitution and exposes facts about sex trafficking.
We will review a summary from the book (Half the Sky) that compares legalized prostitution in Amsterdam with other countries where sexual slavery has become a form of economic necessity due to lack of employment options, drug addiction, coercion by family, etc.
Finally, we will tour the website to learn more about the numerous options to be part of this movement and how to help hold up our half of the sky.
Here are the details you need to know to take concrete steps to fight the above issues and empower women. Change is possible, and you can be part of the solution.
Meeting Details:
Date: 6 November 2012
Time: 19:00 to 21:00 Note: A light dinner (finger food) and drinks will be provided
Hostess: Mary Adams
RSVP: or +31 0615 030 930
No pre-read or preparation is required!
An AILO Event
Women Supporting Women
On October 11, 2012, come join us for an evening of Women Supporting Women who have been victims of domestic violence. Women artisans, both expat and Italian will come together for a show and sale with 10% of the proceeds going towards a public awareness campaign through Artemisia; an organization that has been helping women and children who have been victims of domestic violence since 1991.
Last year they helped over 1200 women rebuild their lives, yet their funding has been cut back by almost 34%. They need our support so that they can keep helping women to dare to dream of a better life for themselves and their children.
Please bring your partners and friends to this very special aperitivo as 30% of the 10 euro fee will go directly to Artemisia. View our flyerand please feel free to share it with your email contacts and Facebook friends. Casa della Creativita
Vicolo di Santa Maria Maggiore, 1-red
October 11 - 6:30 pm - Aperitivo
October 12 - Artisans continue to show.
If you would like more information, please contact
FAUSA Gets Involved!
The FAUSA Online Book Group will be reading Half the Sky in November/December and is planning a discussion for the last day of the 16 Days Campaign, December 10th.
If you would like more information on how to join this group, please contact Yolanda Henry.
EVAWAC Gets Involved!
Our very own co-chair, Erica Higbie will be hosting a book discussion on November 29th in her home.
We hope that this inspires you to plan an event, it's not too late! If you have something you are planning please let us know so that we can get it into our November newsletter. Send an email to Team and let us know what is happening in your part of the world.
