Amber Minnings, Author at Canadian Women's Foundation

About Amber Minnings

Amber Minnings was a former Public Relations and Online Engagement Coordinator at the Canadian Women's Foundation. She is passionate about engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls, and promoting gender justice worldwide.

Can You Connect Me with a Survivor?

Can You Connect Me with a Survivor?

Amber Minnings2017-12-19T16:29:26+00:00May 29, 2017|Gender-based violence|

Here at the Canadian Women's Foundation, one of the requests we get most from media is "can you connect me with a survivor?"

Those reporting on violence against women and girls often want to hear first-hand what it was like to experience domestic violence, sex trafficking, or sexual assault.

In the best-case scenario, it's because the reporter wants to personalize and contextualize the issue so that they, and their readers, come away with a better understanding and can work toward ending violence.

Campaign Roundup: Building GEN1

Campaign Roundup: Building GEN1

Amber Minnings2025-11-14T20:09:00+00:00May 26, 2016|Gender-based violence, Weekly roundup|

During our May-long Campaign to End Violence, we're publishing a weekly roundup of impact stories, infographics and resources to raise awareness about violence against women and girls in Canada.

This week's is on intersectionality, inclusion and collaboration to end violence.

Campaign Roundup: Creating Healthy Relationships

Campaign Roundup: Creating Healthy Relationships

Amber Minnings2017-12-19T18:40:09+00:00May 20, 2016|Gender-based violence, Weekly roundup|

During our May-long Campaign to End Violence, we're publishing a weekly roundup of impact stories, infographics and resources to raise awareness about violence against women and girls in Canada.

This week's is on healthy relationships and consent.

Campaign Roundup: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault

Campaign Roundup: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault

Amber Minnings2025-11-27T16:40:17+00:00May 13, 2016|Gender-based violence, Weekly roundup|

During our May-long Campaign to End Violence, we're publishing a weekly roundup of impact stories, infographics and resources to raise awareness about violence against women and girls in Canada.

This week is on sexual assault and support for survivors.

What the Hashtag: 2015 in Review

What the Hashtag: 2015 in Review

Amber Minnings2025-11-12T18:08:39+00:00January 5, 2016|Empowering girls, Gender-based violence, Weekly roundup, What the Hashtag|

2015 was a year of progress on gender equality and women’s rights in Canada.

Inclusive Leadership

We voted for the #countrywewant and elected a record number of women in the federal election (#elxn42), ending the year with a gender-equal parliament and a feminist Prime Minister. While many tried to discredit this overdue move toward gender parity in government as affirmative action without merit, the women appointed as ministers are more than qualified.

What the Hashtag: Working to #EndViolence for #16Days and Beyond

What the Hashtag: Working to #EndViolence for #16Days and Beyond

Amber Minnings2025-11-12T18:08:48+00:00December 16, 2015|Gender-based violence, Weekly roundup, What the Hashtag|

There was a chorus of voices calling for an end to gender-based violence in November and December.

On Nov. 19 and 20, the Ontario government brought together policy makers, service providers and activists for a summit on sexual violence and harassment or #SVHAP2015. Participants shared innovative ideas, discussed how to raise public awareness, support survivors, create safer campuses and workplaces, and spark a change in attitudes and behaviours. The Ontario government also released its second #ItsNeverOkay video and federal Minister for the Status of Women @PattyHajdu announced that the government would create a national action plan to address violence against women—a long sought-after commitment.

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