International Women’s Day 2022
As we mark this International Women’s Day, there’s never been a more important time to move for gender justice: for fair and livable wages, for freedom from violence, for access to affordable housing and childcare, for leadership, for opportunities to thrive.
We have seen growing injustices: rising risk of gender-based violence, increased caregiving demands, devaluing of “women’s work”, and widening poverty gaps.
They’ve been even worse for women and gender-diverse people who face additional barriers due to racism, immigration status, ableism, and financial instability.
Make Moves for Gender Justice
Your investment in gender justice has far-reaching impact:
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- You help local organizations in every region in Canada support diverse women, girls, and gender-diverse people facing poverty, violence, discrimination, and other forms of inequality today.
- You help put gender justice at the centre of policy and practice change.
“We follow the path set by Rosemary Brown and other visionary feminists not simply because the goal of gender justice is a worthy one. It’s the solution to the most pressing social concerns we face today.” – Paulette Senior, President and CEO, Canadian Women’s Foundation
The late Honourable Rosemary Brown, first Black woman elected as a member of a provincial legislature in Canada, exemplified a tireless commitment to advancing gender equality.
The Rosemary Brown Giving Collective honours her, one of our Founding Mothers, and brings together a tireless collective of monthly givers committed to supporting women, girls and gender-diverse people to move out of poverty, out of violence and into confidence and leadership, all year round.
“I feel as though, in some small way, I’m part of the solution. When things feel out of control, it’s comforting to feel like your support and your choices matter.” Christine Gresham, member of Rosemary Brown Giving Collective.
Work has shifted dramatically. How is your workplace adapting to hybrid work models, supporting employee caregiving needs, meaningfully advancing diversity and inclusion, and creating safe workplaces? There has never been a more critical time to push gender equality forward as we navigate these important issues.
At this free virtual event on March 8 at 1 p.m. EST, you’ll learn about:
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- Supporting women and gender-diverse employees
- “Resetting normal” in the workplace
- Advancing gender justice through an era of unpredictable change.
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To learn more about sponsorship of this event, contact: [email protected], 416-365-1444 x233 or x236
Take More Action
Learn what you can do to support someone who may be experiencing gender-based violence.
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Resetting Normal is a series of reports on gender equality and the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. The series explores risks to human rights exposed by the pandemic and proposes new ways to build a gender-equal Canada in pandemic recovery efforts.
Check out the first season of our podcast Alright, Now What? and listen to discussions about the future of gender justice.What is Gender Justice?
Global Fund for Women defines it as the redistribution of power, opportunities, and access for people of all genders. Achieving gender justice means that all women, girls, and Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people get the full rights, support, and respect they deserve. This includes paid fair and livable wages, safety from violence and harassment, representation in all levels of decision-making, and every opportunity to thrive.
Pursuing gender justice means pursuing a wide range of systemic changes for social justice, including an end to racism, poverty, and other forms of discrimination and barriers. As Third Wave Fund notes, “gender justice can only truly be achieved when all forms of oppression cease to exist”.
Two thirds of Canadians (64%) know a woman who has experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
Only 1 in 6 people in Canada are very confident that they would know what to say or do to support someone experiencing sexual or emotional abuse.
Unemployment for racialized women rose to 10.5% compared with 6.2% for white women.
“I worry that hybrid work will make women less visible.”
46% of mothers say it’s been exhausting trying to balance work and childcare responsibilities.
“Many women left my workplace due to family responsibilities, especially those facing multiple barriers.”
“Every single chapter of my life is suffering because I am overwhelmed and under-supported.”
