The UBC Community Responds to the attack on Rumana Monzur

21-06-11

BY: PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Due to the response and need for support for Rumana, UBC has set up an on-line donation site: https://rumana.givecentre.com/donate/11

Donations for Rumana’s family: Tremendous interest and expressions of support for Rumana Monzur have resulted from the media coverage in Canada.  UBC is collecting donations within the community to support Rumana and her daughter. Many have asked how they can contribute. We are very glad to accept donations on behalf of Rumana.

(Please note: UBC cannot issue tax receipts to individuals who give money to support Ms. Monzur. The Canada Revenue Agency prohibits registered charities from issuing official receipts for income tax purposes if the donor has directed the charity to give the funds to a specified person or family.)

Donate by cheque or money order: Please make out to "UBC" and  forward to the Vice Presidents, Students Office, 6328 Memorial Road, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z2.

Donate online: Please visit https://rumana.givecentre.com/donate/11

We are grateful for the strong community of care that is developing for Rumana.

About Rumana Monzur:

On June 5th, Ms. Monzur was severely beaten in an attack by her husband in her home city of Dhaka, Bangladesh while on a break from her Masters studies in Political Science at UBC. Her injuries have left her without sight. When it became evident that Ms. Monzur might benefit from further medical care in Canada, UBC actively supported efforts to bring her to Vancouver. Ms. Monzur arrived in Canada on July 5, and began medical treatment immediately. Further procedures will be required to determine how much, if any, of her sight can be restored. The most recent information about Ms. Monzur can be found at: http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2011/07/14/ubc-students-mobilize-for-rumana-monzur-as-she-undergoes-care/

Led by efforts of Ms Monzur’s student colleagues, there are a number of activities taking place to offer support.

Events:

Toonies for Rumana: Undergraduate students in an argumentative and academic writing class are writing letters to press the Bangladesh government on issues of violence against women and justice. They have also placed glass jars around campus to collect money to contribute to UBC’s fundraising efforts.

  • Contact: Gillian Jerome, instructor of English 112 class
  • Phone: 604-253-4620
  • Email: gillian.jerome@ubc.ca

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