LL:DDV: Women rally in Spring Street October 14
In celebration of Refugee Week, come to the 'WOMEN RESPECTING DIVERSITY' RALLY The women of Victoria, Irrespective of their race, religion, ethnicity and colour, are working together to combat religious and racial intolerance that proliferated since the New York tragedy. Defend Multiculturalism from those who are determined to use the incident to unleash their anti-Muslim and anti-Arab sentiments. When: Sunday October 14, 2001 Time: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (official start at 12 noon) Where: Steps of the Victorian Parliament (top of Bourke Street, City), and afterwards in the Treasury Gardens nearby. What: Short speeches from diverse women, enjoy some music/entertainment, then BYO picnic. Show your solidarity and support by wearing green, white or purple symbolising women for peace and harmony. Family, partners and friends are most welcome. For information, please ring: Rosemary Iachelini 9687 3494 or 0418 568 490, Sheila Byard 9376 7870, Annie Pettitt 9654 5050, Dr. Melika Sheik-Eldin 9328 5611 or 0414 952 431, and Nazrah Ibrahim 0402 434 620. Organised by the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women's Coalition Supported by YWCA Victoria, AMES, VCOSS, UNAA Status of Women Network, AFUW-Vic, Union of Australian Women, ANCORW, ALP Women's Policy Committee, WAVE, CAPOW, Islamic Council of Victoria, Women's Health West, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, Melbourne City Mission, Inner Western MRC, Equal Opportunity Commission Vic, ourcommunity.com.au. and many others Union of Australian Women Inc A 002121R Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 Phone/fax (03) 9654 7409 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: UAW Luncheon
UAW Luncheon - Tuesday September 11. Mary Fisher speaks on events in East Timor: 219 Days in Dili 4th floor Ross House, from noon to 2 p.m. $10/$8 all welcome - enquiries tel. 96547409 Union of Australian Women Inc A 002121R Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 Phone/fax (03) 9654 7409 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: 'Nothing on a Plate' launch
The Union of Australian Women invites you to the launch of NOTHING ON A PLATE Celebrating Women's Journey Towards Equity in Victoria, 1901 -2001,A travelling photographic exhibition. The exhibition celebrates and commemorates Australia's Centenary of Federation by highlighting the contribution of women to the nation - their energy, commitment, intelligence, spirit sense of community. Nothing on a Plate will be launched on Saturday August 4, at 2.30 p.m. at the NIBS Gallery, Trades Hall, Carlton,by Pamela Curr (FairWear Campaign). The exhibition has been curated by Morag Loh. There are five themes dealing with women's campaigns from the time of Federation: Women as Citizens Women as Workers Women Living Standards Women Children Women, War Peace. The exhibition can be borrowed by schools, libraries, and other groups. It comes in 2 easily portable boxes containing 21 mounted images, text boards captions, an 8 page catalogue essay and set of questions for discussion. To borrow the Nothing on the Plate material, or to indicate your attendance at the launch, contact the Union of Australian Women, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000. Phone/fax: 9654 7409, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] This project has been supported by the Centenary of Federation Victoria the Victorian Federation Grants Scheme. Union of Australian Women Inc A 002121R Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 Phone/fax (03) 9654 7409 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Forum - Sex as Work
Thursday June 5 12 noon to 2 pm Level 4, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 SEX AS WORK - the industrial and legal aspects Speaker - Kristen Murray $10 and $8 - Lunch supplied RSVPphone/fax 9654 7409 Union of Australian Women Inc A 002121R Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 Phone/fax (03) 9654 7409 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Women in East Timor function
Women's International League for Peace Freedom (Victoria) invites you to a social gathering and Forum on Women in East Timor Ground floor Cafe, Queen Victoria Women's Centre, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (between Swanston Russell) Saturday May 5th from 5pm leading the discussion will be: Laura Abrantes, FOKUPERS (an East Timorese Women's Human Rights Group) and, recently returned from East Timor, Susan Brennan, former YWCA National President and Janet Hunt. former executive Director, Australian Council for Overseas Aid (ACFOA) Dr. Helen Hill of Victoria University, and President of WILPF Victoria Charge: $10.00 and $7.00 concession This includes a welcome drink and light food. (Additional drinks available at bar prices) all welcome RSVP Gill Smith phone: 0407 507 362 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Parking is available but we recommend public transport, near Melbourne Central underground station and Swanston Street tram and buses along Russell Street. Union of Australian Women Inc A 002121R Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 Phone/fax (03) 9654 7409 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
LL:DDV: Women, Work and Unions
The Union of Australian Women (UAW) is hosting a luncheon on Wednesday 16 August, 12 noon - 2pm at 4th Floor, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne . The speaker will be Silvana Sgro' , Industrial officer Aust. Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers' Union. Cost $10 / 8. All welcome. LL.VH -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
