MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Women of Courage and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Burnaby, BC - S.U.C.C.E.S.S., in partnership with the “We Can” British Columbia Campaign, will co-host an event called “Women of Courage and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.” during the campaign’s “16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women.”

The “Women of Courage and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.” is an event organized by the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Aboriginal and Community Bridging Employment Program for Women. This program is a 26- week program for women who have experienced violence and/or abuse, and are making positive changes in their lives. Started in January 2009, the program consists of the Aboriginal and Community approaches. An annual graduation celebration for all participants who have completed the program will be incorporated into the “16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women” of the “We Can” Campaign.

The “We Can” Campaign works through a coalition of diverse organizations capable of mobilizing large sectors of the community to take a stand against violence against women. The goal is to build a broad social movement to reduce violence against women, and to make British Columbia a safer place for all.

The campaign will consist of activities throughout the 16 days between November 25 (International Day Against Violence Against Women) and December 10 (International Human Rights Day). The dates have been chosen to symbolically link violence against women with human rights violations.

The event “Women of Courage and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.” will provide information on the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Aboriginal and Community Bridging Employment Program and celebrate the successful achievements of our graduating participants.

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