Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre

On January 24th, 2011, a representative of the Toronto Police gave shocking insight into the Force’s view of sexual assault by stating: “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized”. As the city’s major protective service, the Toronto Police have perpetuated the dangerous myth and stereotype of ‘the slut’.

Peace and Justice Centre

Women in Black Vigil, from 13.00 to 14.00 at Register House, East End Princes Street

SACC Open Meeting
7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh

Our regular SACC planning meeting falls on the day after International Women's Day. To mark the occasion we have asked two women from Palestine to join us. Amal Hijazi is a midwife and works as co-ordinator of the women's centre in Shu'fat Refugee camp, and I'temad Wahbeh is a mother of seven and on the committee of the centre. They will be talking about life under occupation.

On International Women’s Day (March 8th) people will join together in Edinburgh to celebrate the resilience and fortitude of women all over the world. All are welcome to gather together in Princes Street Gardens at 12pm. The event will host a motivating ensemble of speakers, musicians, dancers, and poets, who will help celebrate International Women’s Day by rejoicing in the inspirational power of women. Shirley-Ann Somerville (MSP) will be speaking alongside other inspiring women, who have first hand understanding of the experiences of women in conflict zones.

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street

Place: Register House , East End Princes Street