Maveerar Naal: Commemorating the revolutionary struggle of the Tamil People
A statement of solidarity delivered at Founders Assembly Hall, York University, Toronto, ON.
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Filipino Canadian youth and women’s organizations continue to celebrate International Women’s Month with launch of second critical discussion in their series, “Where Have all the Women Gone?”, on the topic of sex trafficking and prostitution
March 21, 2016 The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) and the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance (FCYA) at York University are gearing up once again in preparation for the next event, which will be a continuation of the month-long critical political discussion series “Where Have All the Women Gone?” to celebrate International Women’s Month this… Read More Filipino Canadian youth and women’s organizations continue to celebrate International Women’s Month with launch of second critical discussion in their series, “Where Have all the Women Gone?”, on the topic of sex trafficking and prostitution
All unite, women take back the night!
Take Back the Night, a set on Flickr. PWC-ON statement October 10, 2013 Toronto, ON—Alongside the progressive women and organizations that are here today, we at the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) are adamantly calling to end violence against women and to dismantle the system of patriarchy that attempts to routinely violate women’s bodies… Read More All unite, women take back the night!
Free free Palestine! Occupation is a crime!
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, and all other organizations and… Read More Free free Palestine! Occupation is a crime!
Disability, Racism and Work in Canada: Black and Filipina women’s experiences of exploitation and resistance
Transnational Narratives of Disability Speaker Series presents Disability, Racism, and Work in Canada: Black and Filipina women’s experiences of exploitation and resistance Wednesday July 25, 5-7pm Vari Hall Room 1156 York University Featuring Joy Sioson, Chairperson, Philippine Women’s Centre of Ontario Roberta Timothy, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Rachel Gorman, Assistant Professor,… Read More Disability, Racism and Work in Canada: Black and Filipina women’s experiences of exploitation and resistance
PWC-ON chairperson to speak at Violence Against Women fundraiser
Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) Chairperson to speak on violence against women under Canada’s Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) at “Break the Silence: The Purple Ribbon Campaign” fundraiser. The event is organized by the 2012 class of Women’s Studies 4502: Violence Against Women. It will be held on March 19th, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM… Read More PWC-ON chairperson to speak at Violence Against Women fundraiser
Filipino Canadian youth intensify political education to expose Canada’s neoliberal agenda
Toronto, Ontario – March 7, 2011 – Members of the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino Sa Canada–Ontario at York University (UKPC@York) take great pride in the successful launch of its first lecture series, “Exposing Canada’s Neoliberal Agenda: The Context Behind the Commodification and Racialization of Labour in Canada.” Held at York University in… Read More Filipino Canadian youth intensify political education to expose Canada’s neoliberal agenda