Last Fundraiser of 2013

Feminist Legal Forum & Community Outreach Present a Holiday Hamper and Shoe-Box Drive

Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 12:00PM – 1:00PM

The Feminist Legal Forum and Community Outreach are collecting items for a holiday hamper food and a shoe-box drive. Donations will be taken on Wednesday at lunch in the main hall.

Items to donate:
•non-perishable food items for the hamper

Shoe-Box Ideas:
•Body or hand lotion, Mascara, lipstick and nail polish. (Please NO concealers or foundations),
•Toothpaste
•Toothbrush
•Floss
•Nut-free chocolates
•Cookies
•Candies
•Mitts
•Hat
•Scarf
•Perfume
•Brush
•Comb
•Bus tickets
•Notebook and pens
•Phone card
•Gift certificates to stores such as McDonalds, Tim Hortons, Shoppers Drug Mart, Wal-Mart. (Please include the receipt or indicate the value of the card.)
•Inspirational card or quote

For more info on the Shoe-Box initiative see the link below:

http://www.shoeboxproject.com/how–comment.html

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Don’t Be That Guy

http://www.theviolencestopshere.ca/dbtg.php

Thanks to Hilary Taylor (one of the FLF Co-Vice-Chairs) for finding this article!

“Don’t Be That Guy – a behavioural marketing campaign sends the message that sex without consent is sexual assault. We are sending a visual message to men between the ages of 18 and 25, graphically demonstrating their role in ending alcohol facilitated sexual assaults. Don’t Be That Guy shifts the emphasis to men to take responsibility for their behaviour. Studies involving 18-25 year old men revealed that 48 per cent of the men did not consider it rape if a woman is too drunk to know what is going on.”

This article is a great kickoff prior to December 6th, which is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_of_Remembrance_and_Action_on_Violence_Against_Women

The FLF intends to hold a fundraiser to commemorate December 6th at the end of November, so keep your eyes open for that FLFers!

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Roundtable!!!

This Wednesday, November 6th, at lunch in room 309, the Feminist Legal Forum will be having a roundtable to discuss the “160 Girls” case that was decided in Kenya on May 27th, 2013. The project started in 2011 and was launched on behalf of 160 girls, between the ages of 3 and 17, in Meru Kenya. The goal of the project was to remedy the failure of police to take action on sexual assault claims.

The “160 Girls” decision made legal history in Kenya, and has set a high standard for girls’ rights internationally. However, the police have showed a lack of response to the judgement. For instance, last week the police punished 3 out of 6 men who raped a 16-year old girl by having them cut grass around the police station.

Join the Feminist Legal Forum in a discussion about what happens when the stated laws do not match the efforts of a country’s institutions. We will explore the positive effects the law can have on gender equality and the continuing struggles for implementation.

The discussion will be started by Haley Hrymak, a former volunteer with an intervener in the case – the Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya.

Room: 309

https://www.facebook.com/events/211256675723737/

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Grilled Cheese a Success!!

I just wanted to thank everyone who came out to the Grilled Cheese Fundraiser yesterday! We sold out of soup in less than 20 minutes and sandwiches in 30 minutes! In total we raised $235 for IKWE!! Good work everyone!!

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Fundraiser!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/590718534310125/

Here is the Facebook official event page for our Grilled Cheese Fundraiser!!

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100 “Likes”

Hello All,

I just wanted to take a moment to point out that on October 25th, 2013 we reached 100 likes on our FB Page!!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/feministlegalforum

Also, just a reminder that next week on Wednesday, October 30th, the FLF will be having a fundraiser in support of IKWE (a domestic violence shelter in Winnipeg) more info on the shelter available here: http://www.ikwe.ca/Home.page. So bring your cash, as we will be set-up in the main hallway at lunch.

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Fundraiser!

Grilled Cheese Fundraiser in support of Domestic Violence Shelters. Wednesday October 30th. Bring your cash!

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REMINDER: Roundtable Tomorrow!!

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Reminder:

Hello FLFers,

Just a reminder that if you are ever wondering what feminist related events are coming up for the FLF you can check the “About” section on our FB Page (I think you have to click “see more” in the long description): https://www.facebook.com/feministlegalforum/info and we also have an event page on our blog:https://feministlegalforum.wordpress.com/flf-events/

I also wanted to remind members that if you come across any articles/events you think the FLF would be interested in, then send us a FB message: https://www.facebook.com/feministlegalforum or email: flf.robsonhall@gmail.com with the info/link and a short description or comment (if you want) and we will post them to FB and the blog.

Hope everyone is enjoying what’s left of their weekend!

Raelynn

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FLF Email!

Check your emails for your first official FLF email of the year!

Note: if you didn’t get an email then comment or send us a message. I may have typed in your email address wrong.

Some highlights from the email include:

Slutwalk: Sept 7, 1:00pm, at The Forks: https://www.facebook.com/SlutWalkWinnipeg

New Member Meeting: Sept 10th (Tuesday) next week at lunch (ie 12:00) in room 206

FemFest: Sept 14-21, U of W: http://sarasvati.ca/fem-fest/fem-fest-home/

Women’s Pathways to Peace: Sept 18, 12-1:30, Millennium Library (see poster below)

Pathways to Peace

Take Back the Night: Sept 19, 6:30pm at 470 Selkirk Ave: https://www.facebook.com/events/357016564429611/361060204025247/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity

Roundtable with the Dean: Sept 24, 12:00-1:00 room 309

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