Monthly Archives: June 2011

Debate about violence against women – St. John’s College, UBC – Jul 6, 8pm – 10pm

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nicole

St. John’s College presents: “Justice for Rumana Monzur: A Debate about violence against women from a legal and global perspective” Panellists: Louisa Russell: Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter Dr. Susan Boyd: Professor of Law, Chair in Feminist Legal Studies at … Continue reading →

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BNP seeks highest penalty for Hassan – bdnews24.com – Jun 29, 2011

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nicole

http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=199721&cid=2

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CUPE2278 donating $1000 to fellow member, Rumana Monzur and also writing a letter of support for her to the High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Canada – Jun 29, 2011

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nicole

CUPE2278 is the union representing Teaching Assistants at UBC. This information was provided by Mohammed Shahidul Alam, an executive of CUPE2278. See: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CUPE-2278-UBC-TA-Union/130367205822

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Punishment to torturer husband demanded – The Daily Star – Jun 28, 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Nicole

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=191873

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Statement of Support from the UBC President and Vice Chancellor – Jun 26, 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Nicole

It is heartening to see such a strong community of support for Ms Monzur. This community connects Rumana’s colleagues and friends here in Vancouver to her colleagues, friends and family in Dhaka, and it reaches beyond us as well.  Because … Continue reading →

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Rally for Rumana Monzur (photos) – Vancouver Observer

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Nicole

http://www.vancouverobserver.com/city/2011/06/27/rally-rumana-monzur-photos

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YouTube poem for Rumana – Dr. Bobby Love

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Nicole
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Send Rumana abroad for better treatment – The Daily Star – Jun 29, 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Nicole

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=192042

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Refusing to Be Silent – Inside Higher Ed – Jun 28, 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Nicole

http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2011/06/28/essay_on_tragic_attack_on_university_of_british_columbia_graduate_student

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For Rumana Monzur by Fernanda Selayzin D Souza – Battered Women’s Support Services – Jun 27, 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Nicole

http://www.bwss.org/2011/06/for-rumana-monzur-by-fernanda-selayzin-d-souza/

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