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Avalon questions release of alleged sexual offender
Picture of the Halifax Provincial Court on Spring Garden Rd., Halifax, N.S. Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is worried that the Nova Scotia justice system is endangering public safety by releasing serial sexual offenders into the community. Yesterday, David James Leblanc was charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement, a year after he was released on other sexual assault [...]
Avalon attends Women’s Summit; lauds new N.S. government framework
September is traditionally a time for learning and as students go back to school, we at Avalon continue to learn and grow thanks to our communities partners. On Sept. 13 and 14, Executive Director Irene Smith attended the Nova Scotia Women’s Summit in Stellarton, N.S.. Hosted by the Pictou County Women’s Centre, the keynote speakers touched on issues of reproductive [...]
Local group supports Avalon with sci-fi screening
Sci-fi nerds and Avalon allies, rejoice! On Aug. 17 and 18, a screening of the movie Serenity will benefit the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre. Hosted by Can't Stop the Serenity Halifax, the event will donate 25 per cent of its proceeds to the Centre. The rest are dedicated to the global women's rights NGO, Equality Now. Can't Stop the Serenity is an [...]
2012 Annual Report
On June 21, Avalon held our 2012 Annual General Meeting. The meeting included remarks form our Executive Director and the Chair of the Board of Directors, as well as updates on the centre's programs. Please feel free to look through our annual report for updates on the work that has been happening at Avalon! 2012 AGm Report Web
“Hands on Empowerment” Art Project
The following description of the Hands on Empowerment Mandela was written collectively by the project participants to explain the art piece and to describe their experiences throughout the project. The piece will be displayed at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia with this description from June until September. Hands on Empowerment The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization [...]
Open Letter to Halifax Harbour Bridges
The following open letter was drafted by Avalon Centre to bring attention to problems with the recent "Bridget" campaign of Halifax Harbour Bridges. May 31, 2011 Steve Snider CEO and General Manager Halifax Harbour Bridges Dear Mr. Snider: We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concerns about the Halifax Harbour Bridges “Bridget” Campaign. Together, we represent many groups and [...]