International Women’s Day
#PRESSforPROGRESS
To inspire and embolden people in the fields of public safety and social justice to bring the female perspective into their work in meaningful and innovative ways.
This event will provide a forum for the JIBC community to continue the dialogue around women in public safety and social justice from strategies to support gender parity to celebrating accomplished women in the field. The lineup for the day will include:
- Welcome and live polls
- Fast-paced mini-presentations
- Panel Discussion with accomplished women in public safety and social justice
- Presentation and Discussion: BC Senator Mobina Jaffer, who served as Canada’s Special Envoy for Peace in Sudan and chaired the Canadian Committee on Women, Peace and Security
- Closing and “take action”
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018
Breakfast and registration starting at 8am
Forum from 8:30am to 12:30 pm
Location: Justice Institute of British Columbia – 715 McBride, New Westminster (Theatre and Atrium)
Open to JIBC students, faculty, staff, clients and the broader community.
Cost is $35/person.
For more info and to register visit: http://www.jibc.ca/events/pressforprogress-jibc-international-womens-day
Register before Feburary 19th to secure your seat!
Email: IWD@jibc.ca