Jessica Howard, Author at Canadian Women's Foundation

About Jessica Howard

Jessica Howard is Manager, Content and Web at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Having worked as a journalist, blogger, content strategist and university instructor, she believes that storytelling is key to social change. As a mother of two sons, she is also highly knowledgeable about Lego, Star Wars and Superheroes.

Statement from the Canadian Women’s Foundation regarding accusations brought against Michael Kimmel

Statement from the Canadian Women’s Foundation regarding accusations brought against Michael Kimmel

Jessica Howard2018-08-17T18:54:57+00:00August 3, 2016|Gender-based violence|

With his contagious sense of humour and optimism, Michael Kimmel aims to engage men in gender equality, making the case that it will benefit men as well as women.

He is the SUNY Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University in New York, and the author of more than 20 books including Manhood in America, Angry White Men, and the bestseller Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men.

As keynote speaker at this year’s Canadian Women’s Foundation Breakfasts, Michael will bring his message to Toronto on October 26 and Calgary on October 28.

An Oasis of Friendship and Safety

An Oasis of Friendship and Safety

Jessica Howard2016-05-26T12:48:18+00:00May 26, 2016|Gender-based violence, Impact stories, Sexual abuse, SHE Magazine|

Women with intellectual disabilities are twice as likely to be sexually or physically abused, but most violence prevention programs don’t meet their special needs.

Thanks to a grant from the Canadian Women’s Foundation, a program called Safety Includes Me has been launched by Community Living Toronto. The program is designed for women with intellectual disabilities who live on their own without family or other social supports.

During the six-week program, the women learn how to identify healthy relationships, refuse unwanted attention, and practice safe sex. They also learn basic self-defence, plus tips for staying safe at home, on the street, on public transit, and online.

Barriers Ahead: Violence Against Women with Disabilities

Barriers Ahead: Violence Against Women with Disabilities

Jessica Howard2017-12-19T17:03:11+00:00May 25, 2016|Gender-based violence, Infographics, Sexual abuse, SHE Magazine|

“How can you let someone treat you that way?

“Why don’t you report it?”

“Why don’t you just leave him?”

There’s a tendency for people to assume that women should be able to just get up and leave abusive relationships, or that reporting the abuse will immediately put an end to the situation, but it isn’t that easy.

The Big Question: What’s your dream for women and girls in Canada?

The Big Question: What’s your dream for women and girls in Canada?

Jessica Howard2017-12-19T17:05:59+00:00May 15, 2016|SHE Magazine|

For the spring 2016 issue of SHE magazine, we invited attendees at our Breakfasts in Toronto and Calgary to share their dreams for women and girls in Canada.

We put the question out there because at the Canadian Women’s Foundation, we have our own dream. It’s that Canada will lead the world by creating the first generation to experience real gender equality. We call this dream GEN1, and it means that:

Women and girls live free from violence
Women and girls have equal economic opportunity
Men and women alike practise inclusive leadership, which is collaborative and respects diversity.

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