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  DAWN-RAFH Canada launches initiative to address Violence Against Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women
Nov. 24, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   DAWN-RAFH Canada launches multi year initiative to address Violence Against Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women November 25, 2015 (Montreal)  DAWN-RAFH Canada is pleased... Continue reading



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  DAWN-RAFH Canada celebrates 30 years of service to women with disabilities and Deaf women
June 19, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2015 (Montreal). Today the DisAbled Women’s Network / Réseau d’action des femmes handicapées (DAWN-RAFH) Canada begins a year of celebrating 30 years of service to ... Continue reading



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  Bodies of Light
Feb. 19, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  BODIES OF LIGHT: Celebrating International Women’s Day though the Lens of Disability and Difference In their debut single, “This isn’t Disneyland”, ‘The Sisters of Inventio... Continue reading



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  Disability, Sexuality and the Legalization of Prostitution
July 21, 2014

Fran Odette, Senior Research and Development Consultant, DAWN-RAFH Canada FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Myths about People with Disabilities and Sexuality should not be used to support Legalization of Pro... Continue reading



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  Press Release
April 8, 2014

Montreal (April 8, 2014) In recognition of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week April 6-12 , the DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada / Réseau d’action des femmes handicapées (DAWN-RAFH Canada... Continue reading



  Press Release - December 20, 2013
Dec. 19, 2013

Montreal (December 20, 2013) – Yesterday the verdict of homicide was announced in the inquest surrounding the death of Ashley Smith, a 19 year old woman with several mental health issues who died ... Continue reading



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  For Immediate Release
Sept. 20, 2013

September 20, 2013 (Montreal) – The DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada / Reseau d’action des femmes handicapées Canada (DAWN-RAFH Canada) is encouraging post-secondary students with disabilities ... Continue reading



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  In Memoriam - Maria Barile (1953-2013)
July 25, 2013

Maria Barile, speaking at the June 19th press conference. July 26, 2013 (Montréal) – It is with profound sadness that we learned about Maria Barile’s death on the night of July 24th at Sacré-Cœur ... Continue reading



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  Report: Women with Disabilities & Breast Cancer Screening
June 28, 2013

June 19, 2013 (Montreal) – The DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada-Réseau d’Action des Femmes Handicapées Canada (DAWN-RAFH Canada) and the “Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL)” are j... Continue reading



  Women with Disabilities demand changes at the United Nations!
May 28, 2013

September 21, 2012 (Montreal) – The DisAbled Women’s Network / Reseau d’action de femmes handicappeés (DAWN-RAFH Canada) and an international adhoc coalition of women with disabilities made key in... Continue reading