Forget the flowers, forget the chocolates
but don't forget the women you love

V-Day is an international response against violence towards women. It is a vision of a world where women can live safely and freely, without rape, battery, incest, genital mutilation or sexual slavery. It is also a catalyst for change: it will lay the groundwork for new educational, protectieve and legislative endeavors throught the world.
Above all else, it is the belief that women and girls should have the opportunity to create and thrive in a safe world.

Perhaps this V-Day you should consider doing the women you love something extra.
Write to your local MLA and MP and call upon them to advance women's social and economic security, implement aboriginal women's human right's, and improve legal aid for women.

This could be done by strengthening the Canada Social Transfer.
With increased funding the CST could serve as a mechanism for fulfilling Canada's human rights obligations to women under our Charter of Rights and Freedoms and United Nations treaties such as the Convention to Eliminate all forms of Discrimination Against Women.

And of course, pledge to always treat them with respect as an equal.

The Saint Mary's University Women's Centre put on a fabulous production this past weekend. Thank You to Kristel for inviting me as part of the art show, the support was greatly appreciated. And also thank you for a fabulous 'Because he Like to Look at It' and sharing the most amazing 'Vagina Happy Fact'.
And of course, thanks Hollster for attending with me and helping me set-up.

Love from Amanda