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The Bravest Thing I Ever Did

The Bravest Thing I Ever Did

Erin Burgess2015-09-16T15:13:19+00:00September 16, 2015|Empowering girls, Gender-based violence, Impact stories, Women’s poverty|

There are hundreds of people in the room, but you can hear a pin drop. There are standing ovations. There are tears of sorrow and joy.

These are some of the unforgettable moments that audiences experience at each Canadian Women’s Foundation Breakfast. It’s the Foundation’s signature fundraising event and, as the Manager of Special Events, I’ve been privileged to run it for the past 12 years.

If you’ve never been to the breakfast, you’re missing out on being a part of something huge. By attending, you are making an investment in the Canadian Women’s Foundation, which will better the lives of women and children across this country.

8 Gendered Questions to Ask Yourself During this Election Campaign

8 Gendered Questions to Ask Yourself During this Election Campaign

Karen Campbell2017-12-19T17:36:57+00:00September 15, 2015|Gender-based violence, How to, Women in media, Women’s poverty|

The federal election is just around the corner, and during this long campaign a mighty alliance of women’s organizations and their allies across Canada have been working tirelessly to engage our political leaders on issues of importance to women. Up for Debate has not only raised public awareness of a blind spot when it comes to gender issues in Canada’s political discourse, but has also carved out an important space for conversations on violence against women, women’s economic inequality, and the need for more women in leadership positions.

Who’s afraid of consent?

Who’s afraid of consent?

Diane Hill2015-09-08T15:48:46+00:00September 8, 2015|Empowering girls, Gender-based violence, Sexual abuse|

What do haircuts, fries with gravy, and heavy metal bands have to do with consent? Everything.

You tell the hairdresser: “Just a trim, please.” You get the worst hair day ever.

You ask for some gravy on your fries. You get a bucket of it. All over your table.

You mention it might be nice to have music at your birthday party. You get the band from hell.

You’d never think such simple requests would lead to such disaster, but that’s exactly what happens in this new video from the Canadian Women’s Foundation’s Get Consent campaign.

How to help girls feel connected

How to help girls feel connected

Beth Malcolm2017-12-19T17:37:27+00:00September 3, 2015|Empowering girls, How to, SHE Magazine|

Do you ever worry your daughter spends too much time texting friends? Maybe you wish she would spend more time with the family or take up a new hobby or sport.

Every parent wants their child to have a healthy balance of interests. But how can we tell when they’re on track, and how do we help when they’re not?

One of the best ways is to ensure girls have a variety of “connection points,” including family, friends, school, community activities, and personal interests. Focusing too much on just one connection, narrows her sources of validation. If she loses this connection, she becomes at risk of feeling overwhelmed or losing her sense of identity. By helping girls develop multiple ways to connect, they become more resilient and learn to buffer themselves from potential losses.

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