October 12-18, 2009 International Week without Violence
For Immediate Release
YWCA Saskatoon will spread a message of peace and non-violence, through local events

Nearly one in four women will experience violence or abuse in her lifetime. Violence against women is a pandemic that affects all rungs of society and is prevalent in every region of the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) calls it a ‘major health problem’. Violence against women not only affects women – but the whole society. This is why the YWCA Week Without Violence involves the whole community to find solutions to make the world a safer place for women and girls.

Be a part of the Week Without Violence. Help us eradicate violence from homes, schools, workplaces and our neighbourhoods. Join YWCA Saskatoon in our efforts to stop violence before it claims another victim.

During the Week Without Violence, October 12 to 18, 2009, we invite the community to address violence with us. In concert with YWCAs across the country and the world, YWCA Saskatoon will spread a message of peace and non-violence, through local events.

Please attend our events:

• Wednesday October 14 – Mindful Meditation (wear comfortable clothes)
• Thursday October 15 – Lunch & Learn: Effects of Children Witnessing Violence
• Friday October 16 – Self Defense Demonstration

All events will be held at YWCA Saskatoon in the Studio from noon – 1 pm.

For more information about events or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Genine Neufeld

Director of Development and Communications
YWCA Saskatoon
Ph: 244-7034 ext. 132
E: geneufeld@ywcasaskatoon.com

YWCA Saskatoon

510 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7k 4A7 306 244 0944 www.ywcasaskatoon.com

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