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NOW editors pick a trio of this week’s can’t-miss events

A SAFE WORLD FOR WOMEN

Rape-friendly frosh chants are a sure sign that ending violence against women is unfinished business. So time to refocus. Take Back The Night, Saturday (September 21), dedicated this year to First Nations victims of male violence, heads out at 8 pm after a fair, dinner and rally starting at 4 pm. The happening is free, and everyone’s welcome. Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario. takebackthenighttoronto.com. And on September 26 from noon to 2 pm, the White Ribbon Campaign enlists high-heeled men to Walk A Mile In Her Shoes. Pledges welcome. Yonge-Dundas Square. walkamiletoronto.org.

WRITERS FOR MIDEAST PEACE

Thinking people everywhere are desperate to ease the seemingly intractable Middle East conflict, none more so than Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, an org committed to finding a lasting non-violent solution. Head to Friends House, 60 Lowther, on Sunday (September 22), 7 pm, for Truer Words, in which six of Canada’s most gifted authors – Joseph Boyden, Wayson Choy, Terry Fallis, Lee Maracle, Kyo Maclear and Nino Ricci – read from their books to support this essential group of committed activists. $30, adv $25. 416-781-2437, cjpme.org.

CHRIS HEDGES SOUNDS OFF

Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. writer Chris Hedges, author of The World As It Is: Dispatches On The Myth Of Human Progress and other books, is a progressive with divinity school training and an unvarnished view of corporate power and the war machine. He regularly relays his thoughts on Truthdig.com, but on Friday (September 20), at 7:30 pm, he’ll pour forth at the Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor West. $20. canadiandimension.com.

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