KELOWNA: Workshops RIGHT TO READ: Education for Afghan Women and Girls

Right to Read: Education for Afghan Women and Girls

A WORKSHOP SERIES

Kelowna, British Columbia | October 16, 2010
Annual General Meeting and Banquet | October 15, 2010

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan

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Canadians have an important role to play in helping to make the right to education a reality for Afghan women and girls. Through volunteer involvement with CW4WAfghan, Canadians of all ages and diverse backgrounds have contributed to women’s and girls’ education as a foundation for peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan, after decades of conflict there. This workshop series, part of an annual series focused on education in Afghanistan, is a critical part of our work expanding literacy, libraries, schools and teacher training opportunities in Afghanistan. It is also a unique opportunity to educate Canadians on the state of education, women’s rights, and progress towards the Millennium Development Goals in Afghanistan. Workshop participants will hear expert speakers, be exposed to Afghan voices, and participate in more fully examining the successes and challenges to Afghanistan’s rebuilding experience.

For participants coming from outside the Kelowna area, special rates have been reserved at The Cove Lakeside Resort (see registration form below for details). The Annual General Meeting of CW4WAfghan (business meeting) will take place on Friday, October 15th at 3:15pm followed by a banquet with guest speaker, The Hon. Iona Campagnolo which begins at 6:30 pm. The workshop series RIGHT TO READ will be held on Saturday, October 16th.

Workshop Registration fee: $60.00; Student rate: $30.00

Workshop Highlights:
•    Speakers from Afghanistan: Ishaq Faizi and Murwarid Ziayee, visiting from Kabul, discuss the state of education in Afghanistan
•    Youth presentation from Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan
•    Hear from the Afghan Ambassador to Canada
•    Panel and Dialogue on Canada in Afghanistan Post-2011
•    View a children’s photo-poetry exhibit Through Our Eyes, and the acclaimed Unsung Heroes of Afghanistan exhibit
•    Join in discussions on the interrelated issues and concerns re Islam and human rights for women
•    Listen to stories of project successes and challenges "from the field" from CW4WAfghan volunteers, Afghan partners and staff
•    Meet inspiring volunteers from the CW4WAfghan network of chapters across Canada

View the full event AGENDA and SPEAKERS' PROFILES, complete a REGISTRATION FORM and/or RESERVE BANQUET TICKETS ($50, special guest speaker Oct 15th: Hon. Iona Campagnolo). For further details call 403 244-5625 or email info@CW4WAfghan.