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ACIC鈥檚 27th annual International Development Week at 91探花, February 6-11

Annual event by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation includes a film screening, panel discussion, and displays by NGOs
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The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) will hold the 27th annual International Development Week (IDW) February 6-11. 91探花 is a proud member of the ACIC and will host two events for IDW.

IDW brings together the PEI members of the ACIC and development groups from across the country. 2017 also marks the 42nd anniversary of the ACIC.

Cinema Politca Charlottetown will screen The Real Thing: Coca, Democracy and Rebellion in Bolivia Monday, February 6 at 6:00 pm in room 246 of 91探花鈥檚 Don and Marion McDougall Hall. The film explores the United States鈥 鈥渨ar on drugs鈥 and how it has affected the people of Bolivia. The screening is free, but donations will be accepted in support of student Fallon Mawhinney鈥檚 forthcoming trip to Bolivia with and . There will also be a raffle basket and popcorn for sale.

Thursday, February 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm, there will be a panel discussion on the topic of violence against women. Panelists include:

  • Sally Armstrong, a three-time Amnesty International award winner and member of the International Women鈥檚 Commission at the UN
  • Masuma Asad Khan, a third-year IDS student at Dalhousie University, campaigns and outreach coordinator for the Equity and Accessibility Office for the Dalhousie Student Union, and president of the Dalhousie Muslim Student Association

The discussion will be held in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Vetrinary College.

Timothy鈥檚 Caf茅 in Charlottetown will host presentations by NGOs and youth representatives of the ACIC on Sunday, February 11 from 2:30-4:30 pm. Timothy鈥檚 will also host displays from NGOs during the entire IDW.

For more information, see the or contact Selvi Roy at selvi@acic-caci.org.

The 91探花 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥91探花 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 91探花 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

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