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Join us for the 10th annual YWHISPER, a virtually unmissable event, taking place March 11, 2021. In partnership with The Walrus Talks at Home, four special guest speakers will share perspectives on Shifting the She-cession and what needs to be done for a more equitable future.

  • Armine Yalnizyan: economist, author, focus on roots of inequality, coined ‘she-cession’
  • Sally Armstrong: journalist, author, human rights advocate, ‘women’s war correspondent’
  • Sheila North: Indigenous bridge builder, young women’s advocate, created #MMIW
  • Ann Hui: author of Chop Suey Nation, G&M’s national food writer – food as a lens to explore public policy, health, immigrant women’s experiences

Proceeds raised will support more than 5,500 vulnerable women and families served by YW Calgary each year.

For questions and more information, contact Jaclyn at jkrucik@ywcalgary.ca or visit: www.ywcalgary.ca/ywhisper