Sep 30

Lancement de International Migrants’ Alliance au CanadaLaunch of International Migrants’ Alliance in Canada

Chers ami-e-s, travailleurs et travailleuses migrants, militant-e-s pour les droits sociaux,

Lancement de l’Alliance internationale des migrants – section Québec/Canada!

Vous êtes tous et toutes invité-e-s au lancement de l’Alliance internationale des migrants – section Québec/Canada!

 Quand:   Samedi le 4 october 15h à 18h
OU:        UQAM, Pavillon Hubert Aquin salle A050
400, Ste-Catherine est, coin St-Denis, Métro Berri, Montréal, Québec

Conférencière: Wahu Kaara de Kenya

Rapport des groupes ayant participé à la fondation de l’Alliance internationale à Hong Kong en juin 2008.

Musique, collation, célébration!

Information: 514 528 8812

Dear friends, migrant workers, social justice advocates,

Launch of the International Migrants’ Alliance – Quebec/Canada chapter

You are all invited to attend the Launch of the International Migrants’ Alliance – Quebec/Canada chapter!

Keynote Speaker: Wahu Kaara from Kenya

When:      Saturday, October 4, 2008  3pm to 6pm
Where:     UQAM, Pavillon Hubert Aquin, Room A050
400, Ste-Catherine est, corner St. Denis, Metro Berri, Montreal, Quebec

Reports from the founding of the International Migrants’ Alliance in Hong Kong in June 2008.

Music, Snacks, Celebration!

Information: 514 528 8812

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