"She For He" - Four Women Affirm the Reality of Men's Issues

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Four women who acknowledge the validity and importance of men's issues in contemporary society

COME HEAR THEM SPEAK! After the panelists introduce themselves, there will be an extensive Q&A session on the topic of men's and boys' issues in contemporary society, and how to move forward in advocacy for gender equality.

For more information: facebook.com/EqualityOttawa

613-518-1065 (SMS ok)

Admission: $10 cash or credit card

$5 for students and CAFE members

Proceeds go to the new Canadian Centre for Men and Families - Ottawa to open fall 2017

PANEL MEMBERS:

Janice Fiamengo is a Professor of English at the University of Ottawa, and the author of the Fiamengo File, a series of videos on academic feminism, free speech, and campus politics.

Meg Warren is a mother of two and a local CAFE volunteer. While she is particularly empathetic to survivors of domestic violence, something she herself has experienced, she is also passionate about a wide range of issues facing both men and women.

Maria Al-Masani is an Arab Canadian Woman's Rights Activist and Arab Spring revolutionary, who was distinguished as a CNN Agent of Change. Al-Masani worked at the Parliament of Canada for the NDP and Liberal parties. She was also the first Yemeni at the Miss Universe pageant and now works as a jewelry designer for Al-Masani Royal Jewelry that promotes fashion that empowers women.

Kriss Clément is a feminist who has been involved in the struggle for social justice from a young age. Over her life she has been involved in a wide variety of non-profit groups, across a wide demographic spectrum. Most recently, she has concentrated on bringing awareness to issues confronting men and boys.