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Hayles attending UN Status of Women meetings in NYC by Julia Slack Metroland West Media 23 | Thursday, March 3, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Canadian Federation of University Women's (CFUW) Oakville member Cheryl Hayles will once again be attending the United National Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City, March 14-24. Leading local delegation As she did last year, the resident of Milton will lead the delegation from the Canadian Federation of University Women's (CFUW) Oakville chapter at the event, which is the principal global intergovernmental body dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. Examining the links The discussion at this year's event will primarily focus on the link between women's empowerment and sustainable development. "Last year's trip was a lifechanging experience," admitted Hayles. "First of all, how often does one get invited to attend sessions at the United Nations in New York? I was humbled and privileged to be able to represent women and girls to advocate for their most basic human rights, which are often neglected in a world where they are holding up half the sky. Feminism gaining support from men "Feminism is rightfully gaining support from wise men who support the `He for She' campaign," she added. Cheryl Hayles "It is rewarding to see men speak up for women on issues of equity and inclusion." She said this year's trip to the UN will be even more "intentional" because she is presenting at a parallel event on How Feminist Research Contributes to, and Enriches the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Hayles explained it is a partnership between the Canadian Federation of University Women and the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women. T o keep residents informed about Regional programs and services and their waste collection schedule, and to better help residents with their waste reduction efforts, the Region produces the Halton Guide and Waste Collection Calendar every year. The new edition will be delivered to residents by late March. What's new this year? · This year's edition has been redesigned to provide homeowners with information on many Regional programs and services, as well as seasonal household tips. New Halton Guide and Waste Collection Calendar coming in late March · Bulk waste will now be collected more frequently: every other week on the same day as your garbage collection. · This guide also contains tips on how to use the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to support sustainable practices and encourage the use of the Blue Box and GreenCart for appropriate waste. The information included in the Guide helps residents do their part to reduce waste and help protect Halton's natural environment so together we can reduce our carbon footprint. Since 2008, single-family households in Halton have diverted over 60 per cent of their waste Gary Carr Halton Region Chair from Halton's landfill site. This tremendous effort has extended the lifespan of the site from 2012 to 2044, saving taxpayers over $15 million by deferring the significant cost of building a new landfill. Waste diversion continues to be a good thing both for the environment and the economy. Preserving Halton today for tomorrow helps ensure a high quality of life in our region, making it a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire for generations to come. Look for the new 2016 Halton Region Guide and Waste Collection Calendar in your mail in late March. Visit halton.ca/waste for more information and to sign up for automatic waste collection reminders. The Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital is a stateof-the-art healthcare facility built to meet the growing needs of our community. The 1.6 million square foot Hospital was designed with patients in mind offering a healing environment that will enable exemplary patient experiences. Your monthly gift to the Oakville Hospital Foundation will help ensure our caregivers have the medical equipment they require to care for our patients. Since the Government funds virtually no clinical equipment, our hospital relies on the support of our entire community to help us acquire these vital items. Join the Oak Leaf Society, our family of monthly donors, and help put essential equipment into the hands of our caregivers. Please call 905.338.4642 or visit us online at www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com to become a monthly donor. A meaningful way to say thank you every month