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Ending the anti-worker, anti-woman, and racist Canadian Caregiver Program is a step toward universal healthcare, child care and women’s liberation

On this International Women’s Day, we at the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) strongly affirm the path towards genuine liberation for all women from the perspective of our transnational working class community. Recognizing that at the root of current social crises are regressive state policies in immigration, privatization of healthcare, and temporary… Read More Ending the anti-worker, anti-woman, and racist Canadian Caregiver Program is a step toward universal healthcare, child care and women’s liberation

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National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada stand in solidarity with continued resistance against women’s oppression and all forms of oppression

International Working Women’s Day Statement from the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC)­ March 8, 2018 On this year’s International Women’s Day, the National Alliance of Philippine Women­ in Canada (NAPWC) sends its warmest and militant greetings to all working class women around the world. Today we commemorate the legacy and contribution of… Read More National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada stand in solidarity with continued resistance against women’s oppression and all forms of oppression

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Being leaders on the revolutionary road towards women’s liberation

International Working Women’s Day Statement from the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) March 8, 2016 This year, we celebrate International Women’s Day and move forward in our struggle for women’s liberation by challenging ourselves to expand and assert our vision of a just and equal society. Here in Canada and around the… Read More Being leaders on the revolutionary road towards women’s liberation

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Filipino Canadian youth and women’s organizations to commemorate  International Women’s Day with the launch of a critical discussion series and ask “where have all the women gone?”

The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) and Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance at York (FCYA/UKPC-York) are inviting everyone to the York University campus during the month of March for a critical discussion series that will tackle a multitude of women’s issues from reproductive justice, domestic work, sex trafficking and prostitution, and women’s history of resistance.… Read More Filipino Canadian youth and women’s organizations to commemorate  International Women’s Day with the launch of a critical discussion series and ask “where have all the women gone?”

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Celebrating our gains: paving our future for genuine women’s liberation

NAPWC Statement March 8, 2015 The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) celebrates International Women’s Day in honour of all working class women around the world who fought and continue to fight for women’s equality, genuine development, and human rights. This legacy of resistance embodies women’s heightened militancy and strong resolve in building… Read More Celebrating our gains: paving our future for genuine women’s liberation

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Struggle and Solidarity: Forward Women’s Liberation

National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada National Statement March 18, 2014 The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC), once again, calls on the Canadian government, under the Conservative government of Prime Minister Harper, to stop its pretension, and put an end to its hypocrisy as a country that champions and upholds human… Read More Struggle and Solidarity: Forward Women’s Liberation

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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 marched with PWC-ON the following day for Toronto’s… Read More The Struggle Continues: A Successful International Women’s Day Celebration

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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 recognised that the struggle for… Read More Women in Canada and all over the world: reclaim and advance the women’s movement for genuine liberation

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International Women’s Day forum challenged all women to take the revolutionary road

IWD Forum: Taking the Revolutionary Road, a set on Flickr. For immediate release March 22, 2012 Toronto, ON—In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, over 80 participants gathered to heighten their militancy and strengthen their resistance at the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario’s forum, “Taking the Revolutionary Road: Heightening Women’s Resistance Against Neoliberalism.” Organized… Read More International Women’s Day forum challenged all women to take the revolutionary road

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Opening the way towards genuine women’s liberation: International Women’s Day forum calls on all women to take the revolutionary road

For immediate release March 3, 2012 Toronto, ON—For this year’s International Women’s Day, members of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) call on everyone to celebrate women’s historic role in social change by heightening militancy and gathering at their forum titled “Taking the Revolutionary Road: Heightening Women’s Resistance Against Neoliberalism.” Organized in collaboration with… Read More Opening the way towards genuine women’s liberation: International Women’s Day forum calls on all women to take the revolutionary road

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