About Anqi Shen

Anqi Shen was a former writer/videographer at the Canadian Women's Foundation. She is passionate about multimedia storytelling, research and policy analysis, and education. She has written and produced content for national news organizations and nonprofits.

Fostering empathy in young men to prevent violence against women

2017-12-19T18:40:39+00:00May 22, 2015|Gender-based violence|

Man and woman walking togetherWhen we talk about violence prevention, there’s one small word that can make a big difference in practice: empathy.

Over the past two decades, school-based programs that have an emphasis on empathy-building have been gaining ground in countries including Canada, the US and Australia. By learning to empathize with others and solve problems in group settings, students practice how to resolve conflicts without aggression, build emotional and social skills, and develop healthy relationships.

Why Chris Rout wants to stop the violence

2017-12-19T18:43:40+00:00May 6, 2015|Gender-based violence, SHE Magazine|

Christopher Rout*This story contains details that may be triggering for some readers.

Growing up, Chris Rout and his brother were raised by their mother, Joanne, in a single-parent household. Although she struggled to support her young family, sometimes relying on donations of food and clothing, Joanne always made sure her boys knew how much she loved them.

The Big Question: “When do you feel most connected to your community?”

2017-12-19T18:46:35+00:00April 27, 2015|SHE Magazine|

Question MarkIn every issue of SHE magazine, we invite responses to a ‘Big Question’ related to a particular theme. At our Teen Healthy Relationships Committee meeting in February, we asked attendees from across the country when they feel most connected to their communities. Here are some of their responses.