Tag: NAPWC

Onward with the Struggle: National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada Mourn Death of Jyoti Singh Pandey, Call Women to Rise Up to End Violence Against Women

For immediate release January 11, 2012  Toronto, ON – The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) stands in solidarity with women in India as they mourn the loss of 23 year-old student Jyoti Singh from the gruesome gang rape perpetuated by  five men on a moving bus. Such heinous crime is a testament… Read More Onward with the Struggle: National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada Mourn Death of Jyoti Singh Pandey, Call Women to Rise Up to End Violence Against Women

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Progressive Filipino Canadian women once again heighten its call to end modern-day slavery in Canada

National statement February 15, 2012 Toronto, ON – Progressive Filipino Canadian women are once again indignant as another mainstream article from the Toronto Star titled “Shortage of live-in caregivers leads to ‘nanny poaching’” induced dehumanizing, anti-worker, and racist sentiments that normalize the idea that thousands of Filipino women under the Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP) are… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadian women once again heighten its call to end modern-day slavery in Canada

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

National women’s organization congratulates the Philippine Women Centre of B.C

To the Philippine Women Centre of B.C., The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) sends our warmest and most militant greetings of congratulations to the Philippine Women Centre of B.C., and its newly-elected Board of Directors at its recently-held Annual General Meeting. For over 20 years of Filipino Canadian women’s organizing, the PWC… Read More National women’s organization congratulates the Philippine Women Centre of B.C

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

NAPWC Executive Director to present at globalization and migration conference

Globalization and Migrant Labour Conference Focus on South Asia November 25-November 27 SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Coast Salish Territory Globalization is a complex phenomenon grounded in the flow of capital, mainly from the North to the South, and the flow of labour, mainly in the counter direction. Within the global… Read More NAPWC Executive Director to present at globalization and migration conference

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Something Else, Something Fierce

Check out “Something Else, Something Fierce” a fundraiser for the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) taking place on Saturday, April 16, featuring some of the fiercest Canadian artists of Filipino ancestry. The major headliner is 3-time Juno-nominated singer Emm Gryner with appearances by Kytami, DJ Miss M, R.Two and more! Aside from… Read More Something Else, Something Fierce

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Toronto Sun nanny article recycles and reinforces anti-immigrant sentiments

Toronto Sun nanny article recycles and reinforces anti-immigrant sentiments National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) National Statement January 26, 2011 On January 19th, 2010, a Toronto Sun article titled “Nannies abusing sponsorship programs” promoted anti-immigrant and racist sentiments that inconsiderately fail to see the ongoing marginalization and underdevelopment of thousands of Filipino women… Read More Toronto Sun nanny article recycles and reinforces anti-immigrant sentiments

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

TOWARDS GENUINE WOMEN’S EQUALITY, DEVELOPMENT AND LIBERATION

The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) greets International Women’s Day (IWD) with heightened militancy and salutes the legacy of resistance of thousands of women before us in putting women’s liberation at the forefront of women’s struggles. The NAPWC also calls on all progressive women in Canada and around the world to intensify… Read More TOWARDS GENUINE WOMEN’S EQUALITY, DEVELOPMENT AND LIBERATION

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

As the violence continues, the Live-in Caregiver Program still remains unquestioned

National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) SIKLAB-Ontario (Advance the rights and welfare of overseas Filipinos) Media release As the violence continues, the Live-in Caregiver Program still remains unquestioned May 9, 2009 Toronto, ON – Filipino advocacy groups strengthen their call to abolish the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) as the experiences of Filipina domestic… Read More As the violence continues, the Live-in Caregiver Program still remains unquestioned

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Communiquè from “Filipino Community and Beyond: Towards Full Participation in a Multicultural and Multi-ethnic Canada”

National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada More than 120 participants came together from British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario to attend “Filipino Community and Beyond: Towards Full Participation in a Multicultural and Multi-ethnic Canada.”  The community-based and community-led national research conference was held from November 6-9 at the University of Toronto. As part of… Read More Communiquè from “Filipino Community and Beyond: Towards Full Participation in a Multicultural and Multi-ethnic Canada”

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

National research conference to tackle settlement and integration issues of Filipino community in Canada

Second Announcement On November 6-9, 2008, the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC), in partnership with Canadian Heritage, will hold it’s first-ever community-led and community-based national research conference called “Filipino Community and Beyond: Towards full participation in a multicultural and multi-ethnic Canada” at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. The conference will showcase… Read More National research conference to tackle settlement and integration issues of Filipino community in Canada

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