Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan - Ottawa Chapter

Rally on Parliament Hill condemns Taliban's oppression of Afghan women About 100 activists and supporters gathered on Parliament Hill on Sunday afternoon to denounce the Taliban's repression of Afghan women.

REMINDER! This Sunday, August 13th, join Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan - Ottawa Chapter and stand in solidarity with women and girls who have been denied their fundamental human rights including education, employment, and freedom.

Join to raise your voice against gender apartheid!

https://cw4wafghan.ca/event/cw4wafghan-ottawa-chapter-rally-against-gender-apartheid/

CW4WAfghan Ottawa Chapter Rally Against Gender Apartheid Please join our Ottawa Chapter on Sunday, August 13, 2023 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa as they gather with concerned citizens, activists, and advocates to mark the second anniversary of the Taliban’s tragic takeover of Afghanistan.

Calling all Ottawa Folks! What are your plans for August 9th?
Grab your tickets today for the Tony Award winning thriller "Sleuth" by Anthony Shaffer.

Thanks to the generosity of Classic Theatre Festival, half of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to CW4WAfghan in support of the right to learn.

You won't want to miss this fantastic performance!
Tickets➡https://bit.ly/3BfdlMZ

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan - Ottawa Chapter

Come and join us at the Hall of Peace, Ottawa
From 1 to 3 today Saturday March 11th

📢Calling all Ottawa Folks! You're invited to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan - Ottawa Chapter's in-person event on Saturday March 11th:
We Will Not Be Silenced: Tales of Afghan’s Women’s Perseverance in the Face of Taliban Gender Apartheid.
Details and register👉 https://cw4wafghan.ca/events/

📢Calling all Ottawa Folks! You're invited to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan - Ottawa Chapter's in-person event on Saturday March 11th:

We Will Not Be Silenced: Tales of Afghan’s Women’s Perseverance in the Face of Taliban Gender Apartheid.

Details and register👉 https://cw4wafghan.ca/events/

We invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day with a panel discussion and documentary. MARCH 11, 1 TO 3PM @ The Hall of Peace, this is a FREE event
To register:
https://subscribe-can.keela.co/we-will-not-be-silenced-iwd-event
Donations to support our online schools are welcome.

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan - Ottawa Chapter updated their website address.

Donate to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan @ https://raceroster.com/events/2022/50770/tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend-2022/fundraising-organization/32449

EDUCATION AT THE BORDERLINES

A very important and interesting topic- Hoping you will join us on the 20th!

www.cw4wafghan.ca/events

Virtual Documentary Screening: Education at the Borderlines: Human Rights or Privilege? Saturday, November 20, 2021, 11am PST / noon MST / 2 pm EST Borderline is a moving documentary about second-generation Afghan refugees born in Iran. The documentary provides a unique insight into the issue of refugees' identity and the challenges Afghanistan refugees encounter in their neighbouring....

Join us - The ‘Stand With Afghan Women’ Walk Saturday, October 2nd at 2pm in Ottawa.

Start at 2:00 pm from the Afghan Embassy at 240 Argyle Ave. We will walk across the Pretoria Bridge to Col. By Drive to Flora footbridge, across to the Queen Elizabeth Drive and north back to the Embassy.

Organized by the CFUW-Ottawa Club and its University Women Helping Afghan Women (UWHAW) group.

September 24, 2021 - 10am to 11:30am ET (Eastern Time) on Zoom
https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/82939591010

Join us tomorrow August 19 at the Ottawa Mayfair Theatre for a film and panel discussion.
Tickets via Eventbrite or at the door.

Join us for the screening of the movie Parlika by Sahraa Karimi followed by a panel of experts to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan and the need for support from the international community.

http://mayfairtheatre.ca/movie/parlika

Parlika The Ottawa Chapter of the registered charity group Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is proud to host a screening of Parlika, a documentary portrait of Suraya Parlika. Her life story depicts the journey of a brave Afghan woman fighting…

Please join us for a peaceful protest on August 28 2021 at Parliament Hill.
https://facebook.com/events/s/protest-for-afghanistan-manife/823930801847100/

For those that would like to show their support for the people of Afghanistan, especially the women, during this very difficult time, I hope you’ll consider attending our movie screening and discussion at the Mayfair this Saturday ❤️ http://mayfairtheatre.ca/movie/parlika

Parlika The Ottawa Chapter of the registered charity group Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is proud to host a screening of Parlika, a documentary portrait of Suraya Parlika. Her life story depicts the journey of a brave Afghan woman fighting…

Take action to protect the rights of women, girls and all citizens. Use our postcard to tell Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau that we expect Canada to in stopping a humanitarian crisis.
Follow the link for instructions 👇🏽
https://cw4wafghan.ca/defending-womens-rights/

We're thrilled to have cookbook author Durkhanai Ayubi, of Parwana Afghan Kitchen, joining us to share stories and recipes from her beautiful book , as part of our June Breaking Bread event. Ticket holders can hear Durkhanai, as well as get a chance to win a copy of the book. Your ticket purchase helps support our education programs for women and girls in Afghanistan. With thanks to Durkhanai and the team at Interlink Publishing 🙏
https://cw4wafghan.ca/buy-a-ticket/

CW4WA FUNDRAISER - The great thing about Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend going virtual is that anyone can participate!!

When you register using this link https://raceroster.com/34303?aff=MXDD9, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan receives the referral funds.

You can then ask your friends and family to contribute to your fundraiser for CW4WA!!

REGISTER NOW - Registration will close on May 31, and the fundraising platform will remain open until Monday, June 21, 2021.

Your support has a direct impact on advancing education for Afghan women and their families. Every year, hundreds of girls are in school as a result of your support, and thousands more students and educators have access to quality literacy, education and training. Thank you for joining us and working together to advocate for basic human rights for Afghan women and girls.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! JOIN US TODAY WHETHER YOU READ THE BOOK OR NOT 😊
February 27th 2021 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Online Book Club Book BooknBrunch | $5.00
To Be Discussed: Dancing in the Mosque: An Afghan Mother's Letter to Her Son by Homeira Qaderi

https://www.booknbrunch.com/events/232

Unheard voices. Afghan Women Living Under Taliban Rule. | BooknBrunch Our media is full of stories of the ongoing violence in Afghanistan. This is your opportunity to hear about the stories behind the headlines. We hope to have a good discussion to build awareness on the current challenges concerning

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WOMEN'S NAWRUZ PARTY WOMEN CELEBRATE NAWRUZ WITH FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, POETRY, DAF, TRUMPETING, MUSIC AND FOLK DANCE

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh met today with Ms. Jennifer Simpson and Ms. Najia Haneefi, Co-chairs of the Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan)-Ottawa Chapter, at the Afghan Embassy in Ottawa.
The two sides discussed the ongoing projects and activities by CW4WAfghan aimed at advancing education and educational opportunities for women in Afghanistan. They further discussed the importance of women’s empowerment and their meaningful participation in the peace process.
Ambassador Soroosh thanked the CW4WAfghan for their continued support to women’s empowerment in Afghanistan and elaborated on the Afghan Government’s efforts and concrete actions in support of Afghan women in different sectors.
The two sides also exchanged views on potential joint activities in the future.
Ms. Shabana Kargar, Head of the Cultural and Social Affairs Section of the Embassy was also present in the meeting.

Come and join us! Nawroz 2019! At the Ukrainian Hall 💐

We are celebrating Nawroz, the arrival of spring, tonight at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall!

Come and enjoy a beautiful evening with us!

We look forward to seeing you 🙂

Nawroz Mubarak!

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THE RESULTS ARE IN!
2019 Secret Marathon 3K
1,300 Participants
17 Countries
More than $15,000 raised to support libraries, train teachers and send girls to school in Afghanistan!
THANK YOU!

Please consider donating your Aeroplan Miles!
Your help to offset our international travel costs means we can put more resources to work for education for women and girls in Afghanistan. Thank you!

https://beyondmiles.aeroplan.com/eng/charity/106

THANK YOU! Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Chapters from across Canada, and The Secret Marathon team, thank all those who walked, ran and volunteered to make the second annual Secret Marathon 3K such a tremendous success!

Thank you also to the outstanding staff of The Running Room, who helped us to raise funds and awareness during the week of International Women’s Day!

Special thanks to the Running Room for leaving our registration page (click on image below) open until March 31st for all those still wanting to make a donation!

https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/15837/the-secret-marathon-3k-2019/?vrindex=8

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VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT MEETING TODAY JAN 13!
If you are interested in volunteering long term, or only every once in a while, please join us today Sunday Jan 13, 2018 from 2 to 4pm @ Room B of the North Gloucester Public Library. You will be able to find out more about our organization and our upcoming events in March. We look forward to meeting you!

Thank you to the Running Room on Bank Street and to all who came to support us and The Secret Marathon documentary film. Together we can empower women and girls through education and sport. Happy women's day!

Why walk or run on March 7th?

On the eve of International Women's Day, you can walk or run in solidarity for the men, women and girls of Afghanistan and around the world who are courageously working to restore the basic human right of all people to run, play and walk free of fear in their community.

Join CW4WAfghan members across Canada in partnership with The Running Room to support the Secret Marathon Project and the right to run!

Register here: https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=14758

WATCH THE 3K VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqKloP_MG6M&feature=youtu.be

The Secret Marathon 3K On the eve of International Women’s Day join us in participating in Together we can celebrate everyone’s right to be free to run! Regist...

We hope to see you all at the SouthAsian Fest. Join Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan for a weekend of fun and games as we celebrate the South Asian culture.

About SouthAsianFest

An annual Event one of the LARGEST South Asian Gathering in the Nation’s Capital!

Held during the Summer in the heart of downtown Ottawa, this Annual Festival is open to the public and attracts crowds from diverse cultural backgrounds.

This year, 1000s of attendees are expected to take in the action over THREE DAYS.

The 2016 Edition of SouthAsianFest will feature an ART EXHIBITION on Thursday August 11th, followed by the SPLASH! Dinner & Dance Boat Cruise on Friday August 12th and the Grand Event, a FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY Outdoor Event on Saturday August 13th at Ottawa City Hall in the heart of Canada’s Capital!

TD South Asian Fest TD SouthAsianFest turns 11!

AUGUST 2019 | we showcase Music, Dance, Visual Arts and Sports.

Stay tuned on MirchMasalaRadio & our social media channels.

Today is International Human Rights Day!

Celebrate by joining us this evening at Carlingwood Library to hear human rights activist Lauryn Oates speak on the importance of education in achieving equality.

Tariq Farid Foundation Announces Grant To Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan

The Tariq Farid Foundation announced a $20,000 grant to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) for its teacher training program in Afghanistan. The grant will enable 50 teachers to receive training in both subject matter and teaching methods.

“Educating girls in Afghanistan and around the world is an issue I care deeply about. The future of the country depends on an educated population and workforce,” said Tariq Farid, who in addition to running his own private charitable foundation is the Founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements and numerous other companies. “Giving girls a chance to succeed by providing them with skilled teachers is a cause I am proud to support.”

Kelly Hebrank, director of the Tariq Farid Foundation, was struck by the drastic increase in student enrollment in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban, and the need for training the nation’s teachers. “It’s an incredible accomplishment that millions of Afghan children now have the opportunity to go to school, but they should be entering a school with books, materials, and skilled teachers. When we learned about the work Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is doing in this area, we knew we wanted to help.”

Janice Eisenhauer, Executive Director of CW4WAfghan, recently announced that the Program’s Lantern Fund is well over the halfway mark for its goal to raise $2 million from 2013 to 2018 to support teacher education in Afghanistan “We are tremendously grateful to the Tariq Farid Foundation for this generous contribution and for helping to make it possible for us to train 1,000 teachers in the coming year!”

Founded in 2013 by Tariq Farid, the Founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, the Tariq Farid Foundation aims to alleviate suffering by providing for the basic needs of food and healthcare, and to improve lives through the support of education and skill development opportunities that enable individuals to reach their full potential.

More information on the Tariq Farid Foundation is available at tariqfaridfoundation.org.

Great article and empowering message.

"I Believe This Century Can Be The Century Of Women" When U.S. news outlets run stories about women in Afghanistan, they often focus on how dangerous the country is. Fourteen years after America invaded — ostensibly, to liberate women and girls from the oppressive regime of the Taliban, which barred them from education, freedom of movement, and

More snapshots from the 2015 Symposium in Banff.

It was an inspiring weekend and an amazing opportunity to connect with passionate and dedicated delegates from across Canada and around the world!