International Women's Day

International Women’s Week 2010 begins March 7 and wraps up March 13, with International Women’s Day March 8.

To celebrate the week, a few local Cochranites are getting together for a panel discussion on gender equality.

The topic is “Re-examining our practical commitment to the equality of women and men” and will be held March 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Java Jamboree.

“We have just celebrated the 80th anniversary of the settlement of the ‘Persons Case,’ a feat accomplished by five Alberta women on Oct. 18, 1929,” said event organizer Pat Verge. “At that time, Canadian women were recognized as ‘persons’ and became eligible for a seat in the Senate. It was a big step for the establishment of equality between women and men in Canada.

“As well, it is now 15 years since the fourth world conference on women in Beijing, China. We’d like to re-examine gender equality, not only to see how far we have come, but the many steps left and how we can practically take them.”

The panelists include Dr. Anne Moore, a professor of religious studies at the University of Calgary; Mary Lou Davis, owner of Bentleys Books and former Cochrane town councillor; Farah Mocquais, a specialist in cultural competency and management training and development; and Dr. Pierre-Yves Mocquais, a professor of French and former Dean of Humanities at the University of Calgary.

The evening is sponsored by the Bahá’í Community of Cochrane.

For information call 403-932-4860.

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