MEDIA ADVISORY:

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey to deliver keynote speech at YW Calgary’s YWHISPER Fundraising Gala

 

WHAT:

Award-winning New York Times investigative journalists, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the story of Harvey Weinstein’s years of sexual harassment and abuse towards women and ignited the #MeToo movement across the world.

On March 4th, Kantor and Twohey will be in Calgary as keynote speakers at 9th annual YWHISPER Fundraising Gala to share their story. The outcomes of his trial were released on February 24, with the jury finding him guilty of rape and sexual assault. This decision is a critical component in shifting our culture and creating safe places for women.

More than 1,000 guests will be attending this highly-anticipated event that raises funds to support vulnerable women and their families at YW Calgary, while advocating for women’s safety, social and economic rights.

DETAILS:               

Media are invited to participate in an open conversation before the Gala on Wednesday,

March 4 to speak with ­­­Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey and Sue Tomney, YW Calgary CEO. Media must arrive at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre by 4:15 p.m. to ensure timely set-up prior to the conference. Media are expected to arrive with prepared questions for spokespeople.

Note: Media as welcome to stay for the keynote speeches to follow at 8:00 p.m. EST.

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:                 

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre – Pre-function space on the 2nd floor

WHO:

Sue Tomney, Chief Executive Officer, YW Calgary

­­­Jodi Kantor, YWHISPER Gala Keynote Speaker

Megan Twohey, YWHISPER Gala Keynote Speaker

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About YW Calgary:

YW Calgary is the largest and longest serving women’s organization in Calgary. For more than a century, YW has focused on enhancing women’s safety and well-being while advocating for equity. Voted on of Maclean’s Top 100 Charities of 2020, YW Calgary supports more than 5,800 Calgary women and their families. Together with our donors, government and other social agencies, we provide crisis shelter, transitional and supported housing, counselling, parenting supports, childcare, language and employment programs that help move women from crisis to stability.

Women-centred.

Brighter-future focused.

ywcalgary.ca

For information and interview inquiries please contact:                         

Delia Popa

Marketing & Communications Specialist, YW Calgary

Phone: 587.952.1367    | Email: dpopa@ywcalgary.ca