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Diane Walsh

Diane Walsh, MA is an independent journalist and writer. Originally from Montreal, she lives and works in the Pacific Northwest region.  Her work is published internationally and covers cultural and political affairs. She enjoys her family, her pets and travel.

Articles

Say "no" to female genital mutilation on International Zero Tolerance Day
World
Diane Walsh
Feb 4th, 2011
On February 6 2011, the entire world community is being asked to chant together a resounding “No!” in unison with all activists against female genital mutilation. As this is the date marking the 8th...
A vision for VGH's Eye Care Centre
News
Diane Walsh
Nov 30th, 2010
On November 22nd 2010 a small ceremony occurred in the Eye Care Centre, part of the Vancouver General Hospital complex, which supports the restoration of vision for many in British Columbia. Dr....
A survivor speaks about the attack on the 2010 flotilla to Gaza
World
Diane Walsh
Oct 2nd, 2010
During the tragic 2010 Flotilla attempt to bring humanitarian supplies and political goodwill to the people of Gaza, Ken O’Keefe was taken prisoner and wrongfully beaten by the Israeli army This has...
UN hones in on female genital mutilation
Commentary
Diane Walsh
Sep 29th, 2010
Gender justice was a focus at the UN Summit on the progress of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) last week in New York. A promise was made to address the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM...
On the frontlines of the fight against female genital mutilation
World
Diane Walsh
Jul 12th, 2010
Although political mood is beginning to change, it is not that often we hear about the subject of female genital mutilation (FGM) in any great depth.  Most people in the West believe that female...
Harper disfigures Canada’s political face with abortion position
Political Junkie
Diane Walsh
Jun 2nd, 2010
Contraception not a part of G8 maternal health program—say—the Conservatives. An astonishingly backward notion, indeed, but this is Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s starting-off point going in to the G
Adrian Dix and the battle worth fighting for
Political Junkie
Diane Walsh
May 19th, 2010
It’s been said that Adrian Dix—NDP Member of Legislative Assembly for Vancouver-Kingsway is up and coming.  That may be. But Dix wants to be clear about his intention, to maintain party support...
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