We Can - Prevent It! screening "Status Quo?"
SFU Woodwards
149 West Hastings
Canada
49.282648
-123.108177
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Prevent It! screening "Status Quo?" in support of We Can BCEvery December 6th Canada recognizes “White Ribbon Day” — the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Are you looking for an empowering and enjoyable way to take action? Reel Causes and We Can BC are presenting Prevent It!, a conversation and screening of the critically acclaimed NFB documentary Status Quo?: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada. Charged with powerful stories of resilience, determination and bravery, Status Quo? provides a compelling account of the history of the women’s movement in Canada, while unveiling the shocking truth about the systemic discrimination and violence against women that continue to plague us today. Take action with us by paying tribute to the incredible Canadians who have blazed the trail towards justice, and meet local activists in a post-film discussion focused on creating a future where violence against women is also history. And don’t be shy, gentlemen — this issue is not just about women; it affects us all! Together we can end discrimination and the violence it engenders, and advance the justice and safety of all Canadians.When: December 6th, 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm), SFU Woodward's Djavad Mowafaghian CinemaAbout We Can BC:We Can BC is part of an international social movement to change attitudes and behaviour to end gender-based violence.Violence against women is both a violation of human rights and an impediment to achieving gender equality. Yet in many communities across British Columbia, just as in the rest of Canada and the world, violence against women is accepted as ‘normal behaviour’. It is only by challenging these perceptions of ‘normalcy’ that we can bring about change. We Can BC is working to shift beliefs and attitudes surrounding violence against women — and in doing so, change behaviour and make our communities safer for everyone.
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Start:
2015-12-06T19:00:00-08:00
End:
2015-12-06T21:30:00-08:00
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Film
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