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]>
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