Here is an opportunity to see and hear about an interesting initiative
related to women's health.
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PATH, Governess Films and special guest, ZAP MAMA
cordially invite you to the Seattle launch of
The WOMAN Tour
Join us as we kick off The WOMAN Tour - a three-week, nationwide initiative of
film screenings and musical performances to increase awareness of women's
health and obstetric fistula in the developing world.
We will hold a film screening of the short documentary, "Love, Labor, Loss"
followed with a panel discussion on women's health and obstetric fistula, and
how to raise awareness and mobilize new audiences around women's health in the
developing world.
Speakers will include: Vivien Tsu, Senior Program Officer at PATH; Dr. James
Litch, Clinical Assitant Professor at the University of Washington; Lisa
Russell, director and producer of "Love, Labor, Loss"; Marie Daulne, lead
singer of ZAP MAMA; James Keblas, Seattle Mayor's Office of Film and Music;
Staff from Rep. Jim McDermott's office.
When: Thursday, September 15th at 10:00 - 11:30 am (coffee and pastries
provided)
Where: PATH, 1455 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107 (parking and main entrance on
NW Ballard Way)
What: Film screening and panel discussion
Please RSVP to Tina Kurfurst at: tkurfur@...
Sponsoring and participating organizations in The WOMAN Tour: UNFPA/Campaign to
End Fistula, EngenderHealth, International Center for Research on Women,
Feminist Majority Foundation, One by One Project, Women's Dignity Project,
PATH, Planned Parenthood, Dominican University of California, Earthdance
Festival, UCLA, Claremont Colleges, University of Boulder, Boston University,
George Washington University.For more information on the Woman Tour:
www.thewomantour.com
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