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Against the misogyny, against the trafficking of women and children in Mexico

For 20 years, Mexican activist Lydia Cacho has been waging war on human trafficking in Mexico. In 1999 she launched CIAM Cancun (the Comprehensive Care Centre for Women), a shelter for battered women and children that has been threatened with closure due to lack of funding.

The organisation was created in response to the sexual violence against women and children that is rife in Mexican culture. It's a refuge in a country where trafficking is seldom punished.

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Militarization, war against drug trafficking and human rights in Mexico

Oct 19 2010 - 7:00pm
Oct 19 2010 - 9:30pm

Location

Simon Frase University - Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street Room 1900
Vancouver, BC
Canada
49° 17' 3.4368" N, 123° 6' 43.56" W
See map: Google Maps

A conference with professor and journalist, Carlos Fazio


Carlos Fazio is one of the most distinguished intellectuals in Latin
America.  As an international analyst he has received important awards for
his knowledge in Latin American geopolitical affairs.
Based in Mexico City, he is a university professor, researcher academic
and a journalist for several publications including the national newspaper
La Jornada.

Contact name: 
Building Bridges Human Rights Vaancouver
Contact email: 
buildingbridges@resist.ca
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Weekly Immigration Wire: Building up to change

By The Media Consortium
| April 23, 2009

by Nezua, TMC MediaWire Blogger

As the U.S. moves closer and closer to enacting immigration reform, the situation on the ground is evolving as well. Nothing is static for an issue that touches so many people across so many communities. This week's wire follows up on trends observed last week: holding mainstream media accountable, enforcement tactics, and immigration's positive effect on the economy.

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