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We are a Pan Canadian group of
sexual assault centres who have come together to implement the legal,
social and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent, and ultimately
eradicate, rape and sexual assault. As feminists we recognize that
violence against women is one of the strongest indicators of prevailing
societal attitudes towards women. The intent of the Canadian Association
is to act as a force for social change regarding violence against women
at the individual, the institutional and the political level.
Together we will provide a mechanism for communication, education and
mobilization to alleviate the political and geographical isolation of
centres in Canada. We will also support and encourage efforts to create
a society in which all members of that society have the rights of
social, economic and political equality.
As the only pan Canadian organisation of sexual assault centres in
Canada, CASAC has political alliances with other national groups whose
work promotes women’s equality and anti-violence. In addition to being
CASAC members, many of our centres belong to the National Action
Committee on the Status of Women (NAC), Canada’s largest feminist
coalition. As a national group we are members of the Canadian Feminist
Alliance for International Action (FAFIA), a coalition of 40
equality-seeking non-governmental groups whose work is to promote
Canadian women’s equality at home and in the International arena. CASAC
is also a member group of the Pan Canadian March committee, organising
Canadian women to the World March of Women 2000, an international action
initiated by the Fédération des Femmes du Québec (FFQ).
77 East 20th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5V 1L7
Telephone: (604)876-2622
Fax: (604)876-8450
E-mail:
headoffice@casac.ca
Website:
http://www.casac.ca/enghome.htm
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