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October 4 National Vigil for Aboriginal Women - for Sisters in Spirit Vigil

October 4, 2007
Updates from Libby

Dear friends,

I am sorry I cannot be at the vigil today, but I am there from my heart, and stand in support and solidarity for all our sisters who are missing.

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Statement on Missing Women Murder Trial

January 22, 2007 Press Release

VANCOUVER - The tragedy of the missing women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will generate enormous media attention as the trial begins January 22, 2007. As the Member of Parliament representing Vancouver East (including the Downtown Eastside), I want to express my support and sympathy to the families and friends of the missing women who continue to grieve and be exposed to the violent and horrifying experience of what happened to these women.

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Action Needed on Missing Women

October 4, 2004 Press Release

OTTAWA - With this week's news that 8 more names been added to the list of women missing from the Downtown Eastside, I want to express my deep sympathy for the families and loved ones of those who continue to look for answers in this horrific case.

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Libby Succeeds: Parliamentary Committee to Review Sex Trade Laws

February 9, 2003 Press Release

OTTAWA: Federal NDP MP Libby Davies won support from Parliamentarians on her lengthy campaign to ensure the safety of sex trade workers and communities across Canada.

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Time to Review Canada's Solicitation Laws

November 18, 2002 Speeches in Parliament

Ms. Libby Davies (Vancouver East, NDP): I would like to thank my colleague, the member for Burnaby-Douglas, for seconding the motion today. I am pleased to rise in the House today to debate this motion and to hear what other parties have to say. My motion seeks: That a special committee of the House be appointed to review the solicitation laws in order to improve the safety of sex-trade workers and communities overall, and to recommend changes that will reduce the exploitation and violence against sex-trade workers.

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Federal Solicitation Laws Put Sex Trade Workers at Risk

September 18, 2002 Press Release

OTTAWA- NDP Social Policy Critic Libby Davies wants Parliament to take a closer look at how the law is failing to protect sex trade workers. Davies is calling for the creation of a special committee that would review Canada's solicitation laws.

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