Exploring Gender Based Violence

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What do you know about gender-based violence? What don't you know? Join us to elevate your knowledge and learn from the experts!

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<p>Gender-based violence is all around us. Statistics from the Government of Canada tell us that while all folks can be affected by gender-based violence, women and girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks, women in northern or rural communities, and women with disabilities are the most likely to experience gender-based violence. Join us on June 13th for an in-depth discussion on what gender-based violence looks like for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community and to learn about  the Canadian Women’s Foundation&#x27;s Signal for Help — a simple one-handed gesture that can be used to reach out for support without leaving a digital trace.</p><p><strong>W﻿hat to Expect:</strong></p><p>This event features a structured workshop and a Q&amp;A style speaker discussion in which we&#x27;ll dive into the topic of gender-based violence in a safe and judgement-free space.This event is open to all folks from all walks of life and is an all ages event.  All proceeds from the event are being donated to the Canadian Women&#x27;s Foundation to support their mission to achieve gender justice. </p><p><strong>Our Timeline:</strong></p><p>6:00 pm: Doors open</p><p>6:30 pm: Program begins</p><p>8:30 pm: Program ends</p><p>9:00 pm: Doors close</p><p><strong>What We&#x27;re All About:</strong></p><p>We exist to connect humans and to create a ripple of action to positively impact the world. We are a community looking to elevate one another, elevate our skills, elevate our community, and elevate our lives to a new level. Through support and collaboration with like-minded people and community initiatives, we will elevate our impact on our local community.</p><p><strong>D﻿onate:</strong></p><p>If you&#x27;re unable to  attend this event but would still like to support the work of CWF, please <a href="http://support.canadianwomen.org/site/TR?px=1154746&amp;fr_id=1140&amp;pg=personal" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a></p>

<h2>M﻿eet our Speaker:</h2><h2>A﻿debayo C Katiiti</h2>

<p>Adebayo Katiiti (He/Him/They/Mwami/Ssebo) is a human rights activist and advocate for the transgender Community Z with over six years of experience advocating for 2SLGBTIO+ kook Refugees and Newcomers and gender-diverse communities. He founded RARICANow, an Edmonton-based NGO that supports 2SLGBTIQ+Refugees and Newcomers. Since settling in Edmonton, Adebayo has dedicated himself to helping newcomers like himself navigate the labyrinth-like refugee process and access needed services. Katiiti came to Edmonton, Canada, for the ILGA swimming competition in August 2016, following the traumatizing events after Uganda police raided gay pride. As the reigning Mr. Gay Pride Uganda of 2015, he was arrested, highly beaten, and undressed to check if he was a man or a woman. Adebayo is committed to eradicating all forms of oppression and anti-Black racism while championing mental health advocacy and social justice in gender-diverse communities. </p><p>Katiiti is a storyteller and a creator of the Katiiti Consulting Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science from Makerere University Uganda. He is a multi-talented artist, musician, and songwriter whose music has inspirational social justice components. He recently released an Album titled "SAMEBLOOD" inspired by his lived experience as a black transgender man in Canada. He is currently enrolled in a professional Counselling Diploma at Rhodes College with an ambition to create more intentional healing environments and mental health wellness for gender-diverse folks.</p>

<h2>M﻿eet Our Workshop Facilitator: </h2><h2>Pamela Di Pinto</h2>

<p>Pamela Di Pinto (pronouns, she/her) is the manager of the Signal for Help campaign at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, located on Treaty 6 territory, her decade-long career spans roles in journalism, corporate communications and, for the last six years, non-profit communications supporting women, girls, and gender-diverse people. Her professional and personal experience includes work with teen mothers, women battling cancer, women re-entering the workforce, teen girl mentees and, most notably, women and girls in the greater Edmonton area through the YWCA. She is passionate about building community, particularly elevating female voices and experiences towards gender justice.</p>

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