Oct 12: Literacy, Libraries and Learning: Education in Afghanistan

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Literacy, Libraries and Learning:
A Glimpse Into the State of Education in Afghanistan

Join the Canada-Afghanistan Solidarity Committee (CASC)
and Ariana TV for a special presentation featuring:


Murwarid Ziayee is the Country Director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, overseeing its literacy and teacher training projects in 12 provinces, and formerly with the UN Assistance Mission to Afghanistan

Mohammad Ishaq Faizi is a lawyer, manager of the Access to Justice program and legal training at the international organization Global Rights, and founder of the Dara Village Library, a community library and literacy class in his home village


Murwarid and Ishaq will be visiting Vancouver from Kabul, and will discuss some of the education initiatives they work on, provide updates on progress in the education sector in Afghanistan, and share their experience in advancing the human right to literacy for Afghans. There will be time for questions and discussion. A selection of delicious Afghan appetizers, traditional Afghan tea (shir chai), and other beverages will be served.


Tuesday October 12, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
The Red Fort Restaurant
1962 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Cost: $12.00 per person


RSVP is required as seating is limited:

E-Mail projectdirector@cw4wafghan.ca or call (604) 781-3151
and leave a message with your name, # of tickets, and email address.