Author Archives: TWB

Patricia Ariza, Artistic Director of La Corporación Colombiana de Teatro, is a beacon of hope and awareness in engaged theatre in a context of civil war. As a child, Ariza became one of Bogota’s million refugees. Later at university, she … Continue reading →

Revealing More Than Victoria’s Secret FUNdraising Event WE CARE WITH UNDERWEAR is a charity for the femininity and dignity of women in Crisis. WE CARE WITH UNDERWEAR first ventured to Haiti in Sept 2010 and since that first visit over … Continue reading →

Canadian author Susan Swan and The Billie Hollies (all girl folk noir quartet) present “An extraordinary evening of storytelling that celebrates the uniqueness of every woman”. A fundraiser for the Toronto Women’s Bookstore hosted by Martha Chaves. Date: Thursday, June … Continue reading →

Adrienne Rich: poet, essayist, feminist, champion of social justice, teacher, friend. The Toronto Women’s Bookstore invites you to join in celebrating Adrienne Rich’s life, to mourn her passing, and to read her work, again. This event will feature Amy Gottlieb, … Continue reading →

Latin American Researchers of Ontario (LARO) is pleased to invite friends and the general public to its first anniversary reception! In celebration of its first anniversary LARO will be hosting a reception for the researchers who contributed to the organization’s … Continue reading →

This fifth book in Annick’s successful We Thought of It series describes the traditions and innovations that are the result of thousands of years of civilization in Latin America, across two continents and nearly 20 countries. Travel from the ancient … Continue reading →

Painful and shocking, but often hopeful, the stories in On the Edge of Being illustrate the devastating impact of the split between body and voice that Afghan women are forced to navigate. The daughter of a progressive Afghan governor, Dr. … Continue reading →

MUJER would like to invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day. MUJER, is an organization that promotes the integral development of Latin American Women, emphasizing their rights and freedom. MUJER promotes programs, resources, and services that respond to the needs … Continue reading →