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Shaneen’s Story: Seeing a Path to Social Justice

Shaneen’s Story: Seeing a Path to Social Justice

Jessica Howard2017-12-19T16:39:45+00:00November 2, 2016|Empowering girls, Gender-based violence, Impact stories, SHE Magazine|

In high school, Shaneen Cotterell signed up for ReAct: Respect in Action, a violence prevention program that stoked her interest in social justice. As told to Jessica Howard.

In grade 11, my social science teacher suggested I try the ReAct after-school program, because she knew I was interested in the issues it covered. When I saw that the program talked about things like oppression, gender stereotypes, abuse, and healthy relationships, I signed up and stayed involved through Grades 11 and 12.

Elizabeth’s Story: Being Mentally Healthy

Elizabeth’s Story: Being Mentally Healthy

Jessica Howard2017-12-19T16:51:15+00:00October 4, 2016|Impact stories, SHE Magazine, Women’s poverty|

After taking a self-employment program, Elizabeth Anderson is turning her passion for public speaking and writing into a business that helps people flourish in spite of mental illness. As told to Jessica Howard.

In 1995, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. In the years before that, I struggled with paranoia and depression, as well as taking care of myself on a daily basis. I had also left university because I couldn’t keep up with my classes. By the time I was diagnosed, I didn’t know that I would ever recover.

The Big Question: When it Comes to Outspoken Women, Who’s Your Role Model?

The Big Question: When it Comes to Outspoken Women, Who’s Your Role Model?

Diane Hill2017-12-19T16:55:04+00:00August 9, 2016|Impact stories, SHE Magazine, Women in media|

The theme of our first issue of SHE magazine was "finding our voice", so we invited members of the Canadian Women’s Foundation community to tell us about an outspoken woman who inspired them.

Read their answers, then tell us about a trailblazing woman who inspired you!

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.

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