Women in the Cuban Revolution

Women in the Cuban Revolution

Webcast of the November 18, 2004 Canadian Cuban Friendship Association (CCFA) event at the Maritime Labour Centre in Vancouver called "Women in the Cuban Revolution" featuring Alicia Gonzalez.

Alicia Gonzalez @ Maritime Labour Centre

Cuban women enjoy equal pay, hold 36% of seats in parliament, 49% of judgeships, comprise 60% of lawyers, 47% of the Supreme Court, and 70% of educators and health professionals, among many other spectacular achievements.

Formerly in charge of South American relations for Federation of Cuban Women, Alicia González is currently responsible for international relations with Canada and the U.S.A. She has traveled and spoken extensively on women in Cuba and their role in shaping that nation's future. Don't miss this rare occasion to learn more about the Revolution from the perspective of a champion of women, equality, peace, and ending the U.S. blockade of Cuba!

Event sponsored by: Canadian Cuban Friendship Association &
Hosted by the Vancouver and District Labour Council;
Endorsed by stopWar.ca, Canadian Network on Cuba, Cuba Education Collective, Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.

Other recent working TV webcasts on Cuba:
Is Cuba Next? 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution Free the Cuban Five!

Click on the links below for webcasts.
Please be patient. Some files require time to download.

INTRODUCTION: Mabel Ellmore, Canadian Auto Workers 14 pixel transparent gif

RT: 2:48

Ellen Woodsworth, Councilor, City of Vancouver 14 pixel transparent gif

RT: 3:06

Alicia Gonzales, Federation of Cuban Women RT: 20:13

Audience questions - 1. RT: 15:25

Audience questions - 2. RT: 17:22

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