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We Are Your Sisters! & South Asian Women’s Centre Presents. YOGATHON 2014. WE ARE YOUR SISTERS. A campaign is aimed at supporting the fight against rape, human trafficking and violence against women 3 main objectives: Support and Rehabilitation Facilitate dialogue - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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We Are Your Sisters! &South Asian Womens CentrePresentsYOGATHON 2014
A campaign is aimed at supporting the fight against rape, human trafficking and violence against women 3 main objectives: Support and Rehabilitation Facilitate dialogue Bridging the economic gap
WE ARE YOUR SISTERSwww.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.org
www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgWAYS : Yogathon 2013
www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgIn 2013, the Yogathon raised $10,000 CAD for Prajwala, a womens shelter in India which helps rescue and rehabilitate women who have been raped or trafficked
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www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgIn India alone, over 200 thousand women and children are inducted into the flesh trade every year - Prajwala (2014). Trafficking1 in every 4 rescued is a child60% of these children are HIV positive.
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www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.org Four-fold objectives: Rescue missions Providing crisis counseling at police stationsConducting home investigationsSupporting the judicial process:
In 2014:124 cases were booked against traffickers 288 traffickers were arrested 138 victims were rescued through Crisis Counseling Centers 196 victims were rescued in collaboration with local police authorities
- Prajwala (2014). RescueParjwalas Rescue and Restoration Program (RRP)
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www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgSex trafficking in women and children is one of the fastest growing areas of national and international criminal activity. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, and has created complex criminal networks- Prajwala (2014). Trafficking
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www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgIn 2014, WAYS is partnering with the South Asian Womens Centre to provide support for women and girls in Canada as well
A voluntary non-profit women's organization run by, and for South Asian Women Purpose is to increase self awareness of South Asian Women and to empower women to develop their social and cultural potential A place where South Asian Women of all backgrounds and ages can access a variety of programs and services: Settlement ServicesViolence Against Women Program Group Programming : Senior; Wellness and Youth Forced Marriage & Human Trafficking Tax Clinic Legal Services
SOUTH ASIAN WOMENS CENTREwww.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.org
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In 2013:15,000 clients served30,000 units of service
SAWCs Work
www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.org has made older immigrant women from racialized communities invisible to society create(ing) fear of poverty, loss of social status at home and in the community, loss of self-esteem, and stress.
- The Wellesley Institute (2010). Older Womens Perceptions Of And Responses To Abuse And Neglect In The Post-Migration Context.
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SAWC groups provide support to women and girls facing barriers because of gender; ethnicity and the Immigration processEmpowering women and supporting them in their growth!
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www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgImmigrant women may be more vulnerable to domestic violence due to economic dependence, language barriers, and a lack of knowledge about community resource.- Canadian Womens Foundation resources (2014).
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SAWC celebrates International Womens Day
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www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgOn average, every six days a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner. In 2009, 67 women were murdered by a current or former spouse or boyfriend.
- Canadian Womens Foundation resources (2014).
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PAY IT FORWARD GALA NIGHT
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www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgIn just one year in Canada, 427,000 women over the age of 15 reported they had been sexually assaulted. Since only about 10% of all sexual assaults are reported to the police, the actual number is much higher.
- Canadian Womens Foundation resources (2014).
www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgHOW CAN YOU HELP???
www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgParticipate in this years YOGATHONRaise money for a good cause while getting fit, having fun and meeting other people as passionate about change as you
www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.orgTorontoOctober 18th:waystorontoyogathon.causevox.com
OttawaOctober 19th:waysottawayogathon.causevox.com
www.weareyoursisters.comwww.sawc.org Funds raised in the Yogathon will go to supporting much needed services to women and girls!
For more information please visit:
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Or www.sawc.org