Our 2012 Keynote Speaker is Samantha Nutt, Founder and Executive Director of
War Child Canada and medical doctor with more than 15 years of experience
working in war zones. She has helped children in some of the world's most violent flashpoints, working with War Child Canada, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) all over the world. You never know what impact you can have on a person's life – even on someone you've never met – and that, to Samantha is what International Women's Day is all about: the recognition that the feminist movement was a beginning, not an end; that we are still a long way from achieving true gender equality; and that progress is borne out of our collective capacity to inspire, protect and affirm the rights of all women (not just here in Canada but around the world).
Since 2010, we've been partnering with Beta Sigma Phi to bring together an event that celebrates women, creates awareness for a common cause and most importantly raises funds for Nova Vita in order to fuel our efforts to prevent domestic violence in the City of Brantford and County of Brant.
Each year International Women's Day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of women of all races, ages, cultures and ways of life. At Nova Vita we honour the role that women have in creating social change, increasing equality for all and building community in countless ways. On Thursday, March 8, 2012 Nova Vita, with the generous support of Beta Sigma Phi, presents the 3rd Annual International Women's Day event at the Best Western in Brantford. This year, we are pleased to present for the first time, the Woman of Distinction Award to recognize a special woman for her accomplishments and contributions to society and the lives of others.
To download the IWD Financial Sponsorship Letter, click here.
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We are so encouraged by the entries we received for the first ever Woman of Distinction Award - thank you to everyone who nominated a friend, family member or colleague. We're very excited to announce the winner on International Women's Day, see you there!
For tickets and/or event information please contact Michelle Heaslip (519) 752-1005 ext. 232 or mheaslip@novavita.org.
Our 2012 Keynote Speaker is Samantha Nutt, Founder and Executive Director of
War Child Canada and medical doctor with more than 15 years of experience
working in war zones. She has helped children in some of the world's most violent flashpoints, working with War Child Canada, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) all over the world. You never know what impact you can have on a person's life – even on someone you've never met – and that, to Samantha is what International Women's Day is all about: the recognition that the feminist movement was a beginning, not an end; that we are still a long way from achieving true gender equality; and that progress is borne out of our collective capacity to inspire, protect and affirm the rights of all women (not just here in Canada but around the world).
