Violence Against Women International Poster Exhibition Tours Manitoba Communities

The Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters, and their sponsors are bringing this thought provoking international exhibition from Ireland to Manitoba. The exhibit was put together by Police Officer Colm Dempsey, after witnessing violence against women and children.

“ This is a very important exhibition because it embraces individuals, agencies, and organizations from 58 countries around the world in each continent. These countries have a combined population total of approx 5.3 billion people.” Colm Dempsey.

“Bringing this exhibit to Manitoba is a breathtaking way to promote Domestic Violence Awareness month. Violence against women and children is a global concern, we realize we are not alone.” Jennifer Hagedorn, MAWS Coordinator

Free to the public, the exhibit of over 400 posters will divide into two portions and journey throughout the province before coming back together for a large exhibition in Winnipeg November 3-6 at the Union Centre 275 Broadway Avenue. The Winnipeg Exhibit will include grand opening ceremonies on November 3rd @ 12:30pm, a local artist silent auction, youth poster tour competition, and evening of entertainment, and many other exciting events throughout the four days.

The Provincial Schedule is as follows:
October 21-24 Thompson, Thompson Public Library
October 28-30 The Pas, University College of the North Cafeteria
October 29 & 30 Portage la Prairie, Portage la Prairie Mall
October 22 Selkirk, Regional Comprehensive High School, October 24 & 25 Christ Church Anglican Hall
November 3-6, Winnipeg, Union Centre

Full details of the Violence Against Women 365 International Poster ExhibitionTm can be found at http://www.dvposters365.net/

For more information, or to get in touch with your local Exhibition Host please contact:
Jennifer Hagedorn
Tel. 204 897-3907
Email: jennifer@maws.mb.ca