Comox Community Centre To Host Free International Women's Day Workshop

International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8 and the community is invited to celebrate with a free evening workshop at the Comox Community Centre.

Deb Roger will facilitate the workshop with the goal of raising awareness on topics such as gender bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

Her twenty-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will allow attendees to tap into her knowledge and experiences of the potential scenarios women may face – at work, home, or in the community. She will present strategies, tactics and methods women can use to avoid and overcome these situations.

International Women’s Day is recognized globally and celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is "Embrace Equity," which focuses on gender equity.

Town of Comox Recreation Programmer Heather Bailey says the workshop can empower the community to accelerate social change at a local level, adding that everyone is invited to attend, "to gain insight, learn from experiences, support each other and the challenges women face regarding gender equity.”

Deb Roger is retired from the RCMP with a background in general investigations, including crimes against children, drugs, and prostitution. She was in charge of the RCMP Proactive Recruiting Unit for BC & the Yukon.

Her last post was as a Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of public complaints against the RCMP for B.C.

The workshop is free; however, registration is required.

Register on line at International Women's Day Workshop or call the Comox community Centre at 250-339-2255. Donations of gently worn clothing and cash for the Comox Valley Transition Society will be accepted at the workshop.