PAST EVENTS IN VANCOUVER
Day for Darfur
April 11th, 2010
When: April 11th, 2010 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson side
Join us to advocate for the innocent people in Sudan and fundraise for humanitarian work. Listen to speakers, dance to the music and sign petitions!
This event is presented by Canadian Students for Darfur in partnership with STAND, Amnesty International and the Justice unit of the Anglican Diocese.
ForeignPolicyCamp Vancouver
November 30th, 2009
Panel discussion on Canadian options in Darfur
November 27th, 2009
When: November 27th, 2009 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Where: Harbour Centre, 555 West Hastings Street, Room 1700
Information:
http://darfurcanada.wordpress.com/
The Association of Canadian Students for Darfur will be hosting a panel discussion for what Canadians can do in Darfur based on their recent
policy paper.
The panelists come from varied backgrounds including NGO, political, and academic fields.
Sing for Darfur film screening
November 14th, 2009
When: November 14th, 2009 (8:30 pm)
Where: Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street
Contact: http://www.amnestyfilmfest.ca/vancouver09.html
Sing for Darfur
Johan Kramer / Netherlands / 2008 / 80 min / North American premiere
Sing for Darfur is a feature film that deals with the indifference in our western world towards the ongoing human tragedy in Darfur. The film takes place during one day in Barcelona and follows the lives of 30 people and their connection to each other and a pop concert benefit for Darfur to be held that night. In a world where every ‘free’ moment is filled by mobile phones, television, emails, ipods, and meetings, there is rarely time to relax, contemplate, think and most important….feel. The director of Sing for Darfur hopes it will act as a mirror for the busy people amongst us.
(Second part of a double bill - preceded by 15 min. short film)
War Child film screening
November 13th, 2009
When: November 13th, 2009 (10:00 pm)
Where: Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street
Contact: http://www.amnestyfilmfest.ca/vancouver09.html
War Child
C. Karim Chrobog / USA / 2008 / 92 min
"Left home at the age of seven/one year later I'm carryin' an Ak-47." For hip hop artist Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier in Sudan's brutal civil war, these lyrics are hardly empty posturing. They are the bitter reality of a young man who was "forced to sin" but determined to "never give up and never give in." Today, wounded but hopeful, he fights a new battle: bringing peace to his beloved Sudan and building schools in Africa. This time, his weapon is a microphone.
Firewood Run (for Darfur)
September 27th, 2009
When: September 27th, 2009 9:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Jericho Beach Park
Contact: STAND UBC: ubc.stand@gmail.com or 604-725-5947
Information:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52887066587&ref=search
All proceeds will be going to stoves for Darfuri refugees. Check out
www.darfurstoveproject.org to learn more about this amazing organization.
Prizes for runners include running clothes, restaurant gift certificates, gym passes and much more sponsored by local businesses!!
10:00 am - 5km run
10:45 am - 10km run
12:00 pm - Race announcements, awards, memorial for the victims in Darfur
Races: 5km or 10km cross-country run
Hang out afterwards for coffee, cakes, and music!
People participate for different reasons; but everyone shares the goal of a planet free of genocide.
***REGISTRATION OPEN -
www.run4darfur.ca for info!!!***
STAND UBC's Firewood Run (FWR)
April 4th, 2009
When: April 4th, 2009 9am - 1pm
Where: Jericho Beach Park
Contact: ubc.stand@gmail.com
Information:
http://www.run4darfur.ca/
STAND UBCs Firewood Run (FWR) is a cross-country running event that will take place at Jericho Beach Park. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about the situation of Darfuri refugees and to raise funds to bring some relief to the situation. Fuel for cooking fires is an essential resource for refugees in Darfur, yet to venture outside the camps to collect it, women risk rape and murder. Each participant in the FWR will carry a small piece of firewood as he or she completes the race.
The FWR will consist of two events: a 5 km and a 10 km run.
A minimum donation of $15 is required to participate in the 5km race while the 10km will require a minimum donation of $30. Participants may make this donation themselves or collect it in pledges.
All funds raised by the FWR will go to NGOs still active in Darfur following President Al-Bashir's expulsion of humanitarian aid agencies from the region.
Candle-light Vigil
December 10th, 2008
When: December 10th, 2008 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Where: Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson Street side)
Information:
http://www.tibet.ca
Vigil in commemoration of
International Human Rights Day
- Standing in
remembrance of all who have died defending Human Rights
- Standing in
solidarity with those who persevere in the quest for Human Rights
- Standing in
hope for a future in which all people know their fundamental rights, and face no barriers to acting on those rights
"It is our duty to ensure that these rights are a living reality - that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere. It is often those who most need their human rights protected, who also need to be informed that the Declaration exists - and that it exists for them."
- Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon
Dec 10, 1948 - The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.
All people concerned about Human Rights are invited to light a candle in solidarity.
Event organized by
Canada Tibet Committee, Vancouver
Olympic Actions & Events hosted by the China Human Rights Coalition
August 23rd, 2008
When: August 23rd, 2008 Aug 7th - 23rd, 2008 (Various times: see schedule below)
Where: Various venues including the Chinese Consulate located at 3380 Granville Street, South of 16th Avenue.)
Daily Schedule and Event Details:
THURSDAY, AUG. 7: OPENING CEREMONIES - timed to coincide with the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Aug. 8 Beijing time)
3:00 pm:
-Rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson Street side)
-Political Theater, featuring the true "Protest Pens" of Beijing 2008
-Beginning of a 24-hour fast in solidarity with people suffering due to human rights violations perpetrated by the Chinese Government
-Speeches by representatives of groups concerned with China and human rights, including CSF Darfur, Falun Dafa, Canada Tibet Committee, and more.
4:00 pm:
March to the Chinese Consulate carrying the Human Rights Torch
5:00 pm:
Vigil at the Chinese Consulate. A group of people will remain at the Chinese Consulate in a fasting vigil for 24 hours. Please support them by attending the vigil for as long as you can through the evening.
8:00 pm:
Candle Lighting Ceremony at the Chinese Consulate in memory of people killed due to actions and policies of the Chinese Government, in solidarity with those still suffering, and in hope for a future in which the Chinese Government respects the human rights, freedoms, and dignity of all people.
FRIDAY, AUG. 8:
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm:
Overnight fast at the Chinese Consulate concludes at 7:00 pm. The vigil will continue until then.
SATURDAY, AUG. 9: CHINA HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE COALITION: RALLY, MARCH, & FESTIVAL
10:00 am to 12:00 pm:
Rally at the Chinese Consulate
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm:
March to the Vancouver Art Gallery
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm:
Human Rights Festival at the Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia Street side). Please join this celebration of the spirit of freedom, dignity, and determination for human rights and justice. There will be music, speeches, and information tables representing the Falun Dafa, the Uyghur people, Tibet, Burma, Darfur, Zimbabwe and more.
SUNDAY, AUG. 10:
12:00 pm:
Under the Volcano: Festival of Art and Social Change in Cates Park, North Vancouver. Please refer to the
event website for program details. Shenpenn (Tibetan) will speak and perform.
MONDAY, AUG. 11 - FRIDAY, AUG. 15:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm:
Daily vigils at the Chinese Consulate
SATURDAY, AUG. 16:
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm:
"We're sorry you're unwell, PRC" at the Chinese Consulate. Get well cards will be delivered to the Chinese Government. We wish the PRC a speedy recovery from torture, religious persecution, electronic surveillance, muzzled media and other human rights abuses.
SUNDAY, AUG. 17:
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm:
Vigil at the Chinese Consulate
MONDAY, AUG. 18 - FRIDAY, AUG. 22:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm:
Daily vigils at the Chinese Consulate
FRIDAY, AUG. 22:
24-hour vigil at the Chinese Consulate
SATURDAY, AUG. 23: CLOSING CEREMONIES
2:00 pm:
"Closing Ceremonies" will take place at the Chinese Consulate and will include the awarding of various medals to human rights advocates and to the Chinese Government.
We will welcome David Kay as he completes the second last leg of his
"Race for Rights" bicycle ride across Canada. David began his ride in St. John's on July 13th and will complete his journey in Victoria on August 24. His mission is to encourage Canadians to reflect on the Olympic spirit and China's responsibility to improve human rights as the host of the Games.
FOR UPDATES ON VANCOUVER-BASED EVENTS:
www.tibet.ca/vancouver
The China Human Rights Coalition includes British Columbia chapters of:
Falun Dafa Association of Vancouver
Canada Tibet Committee
Students For a Free Tibet Canada
STAND Canada (Darfur)
CSF Darfur (Canadian Students for Darfur)
Zimbabwe Canada Solidarity Forum
RAYS FOR DARFUR BBQ and Fair
August 4th, 2008
When: August 4th, 2008 10am - 4pm
Where: Central Park in Burnaby (on Boundary and Kingsway) - picnic sites #1 and #2
Contact: d4d2008@gmail.com
On Aug 4th, 2008, a Fair/Barbecue themed event called "RAYS FOR DARFUR" was held to raise funds and awareness for Darfur.
The event consisted of:
-contests
-races
-sporting activities
-face painting
-chances to win prizes
-barbecue and snacks
-a variety of performances
-a bachelor/bachelorette auction
-as well as the much anticipated dunk tank
and much more!!!
STAND UBC presents Glen Pearson: Forum about the Crisis in Darfur/Sudan
March 28th, 2008
When: March 28th, 2008 Friday, March 28th, 2008; 3-5pm
Where: Room 185 (basement) of the new Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Contact: ubc@standcanada.org
Information:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11286970865
Sukh Dhaliwal, in conjunction with STAND UBC and the UBC Young Liberals presented Glen Pearson, MP for London North Centre. Mr. Pearson was joined for an afternoon of stimulating and inspiring discussion about the crisis in Darfur/Sudan.
For more information, see 