12 — North Shore News — Wednesday, May 10, 2000 BRIGHT LIGHTS=—""— W. Van dinner sheds light on human rights Q NEWS photos Catherine flars From left: Organizer Lauryn Oates and her helpers, Natalie Harker and Raman Gill have set an example for everyone. Good work, girls. v : immigrants and New Canadians and Alicia Barsallo is a member of the B.C. and Latin American Congress. Speaker Reya Azizi says she is lucky to have left Kabul, but she’s still fight- ing for her aunts and sis- ters who remain in Afghanistan under anxious conditions. 7 o : 5 Surrey school principal Etaine Spilos (left) and Joy Sliver were on hand to help support the cause. Chatelaine magazine edi- tor-at-large and Canadian coalition member Sally Armstrong was one of the special guests. In her speech, she reminded everyone about life in Hats off to the gang at Pat's Restaurant for their delicious 1967. and just how far - women have come. dinner. From left: Cathy Drozdowski, Kirk Westcott and Lynn Miller. o This was Gulalai Habib's first meeting. She is work- ing with the Afghan Women's Network to pro- mote peace and human rights. North Vancouver's Terri Distican is interested in women's rights and was a guest at the event. Pat’s Restaurant owner Everett Miller has been in business for over 20 years. He was happy to see such a great turnout. TODAY'S topic may be a more senous one, yet it is still warm- ly dedicated to the celebration of the human spirit. For decades now, people of both genders have been fighting for women’s righis. Here in North America, the debate still rages. However, worldwide there is still much, much more to be done. “Women tor Women ia Afghanistan” was the subject. on May 2 as an impressive young West Vancouver woman did her part to spread the word. Amnesty International member Lauryn Oates, who will graduate trom Sentinel this year, brought together an impressive group of speakers and a whole roomful of guests at Pat's Restaurant last week to discuss the plight of Afghan women and their fight foc freedom and independence. Please direct requests for even’ coverage to Bright Lights c/a North Shove News, Fax: 985-2104 or e-nsail . North Shore Crisis Services Society's Froozan Gul (left) shared some dinner conversation with Arghin Jaberi. Federal MP Louise Hardy (left) and friend Jan Stick came ait the way from their Whitehorse, Yukon riding to- hear the speakers. : Speaker Zohra Rasekh (centre right) is a member of the: Physicians for Human Rights, an organization of health ~ professionals, scientists and concerned citizens. She attended the event with (from left) Sohalia Rezazadah, Laila Hashimi and Soraya Etminan. ; Jo-Anne and staff invite you to their _ Opere SY Cotts May 12, #3 & 14, 10am - S5-m_ Beginner. Glasses 9 > 4 weok classes © moming or evening small class sizes Come & see our latest techniques . Register Now For June 20 for really fun decorative painting ideas. Find out about the classes we are offering. a Choose from many unique painted gifts. perfect for Mother's Day. © Gift certificates alse available. ) North Shore Crafi Affairs “Gilford North Dancouree (next lo cinemas) = 986-3138 10% off Suppii and 20% off wood pieces for baginner's course yg O'NEF valid onty unt) May 14/00