Documents from Exile - DOKUMENTI IZ ISELJENIŠTVA

DOKUMENTI IZ ISELJENIŠTVA
A two-volume archival collection documenting the work of the Toronto Chapter of Bedem Ljubavi – Mothers for Peace. Compiled and preserved by Valentina Krčmar, these books chronicle the efforts of Croatian women in exile who organized humanitarian aid, advocacy, and community support during the Croatian War of Independence (1991–1998).

Book One Title (Left Book) BEDEM LJUBAVI, MOTHERS FOR PEACE, OGRANAK TORONTO — TORONTO CHAPTER, PRVA KNJIGA — 1991–1995 — BOOK ONE      

 Book Two Title (Right Book) BEDEM LJUBAVI, MOTHERS FOR PEACE, OGRANAK TORONTO — TORONTO CHAPTER, DRUGA KNJIGA — 1995–1998 — BOOK TWO                                       

 

 

Women’s Activism

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Feb 07, 1993
Letter to President Bill Clinton – A Plea for Action

Letter to President Bill Clinton – A Plea for Action”

Date: February 7, 1993
Authors: Valentina Krčmar and Margaret Butković, Mothers for Peace –…

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Sep 22, 1992
Letter to UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali – Protest Against Global Hypocrisy

Date: September 22, 1992
Author: Valentina Krčmar and M. Tkovic, Mothers for Peace – Bedem Ljubavi (Toronto Chapter)
Addressed to: Dr.…

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Oct 09, 1991
Speech at the Mothers for Peace Gathering – A Call from the Heart

Date: October 9, 1991
Speaker: Valentina Krčmar, Mothers for Peace – Bedem Ljubavi (Toronto Chapter)
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Clothing Drive Flyer
Mar 01, 1990
Clothes Collection Drive : “Let’s Help Those Who Can’t Help Themselves”

Date: Early 1990s (Croatian War of Independence)
Organized by: Bedem Ljubavi – Mothers for Peace (Toronto Chapter)
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