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Day 12: Remembering the École Polytechnique Massacre

Day 12: Remembering the École Polytechnique Massacre

Jessica Howard2017-12-19T17:25:07+00:00December 6, 2015|Gender-based violence|

Armed with a rifle, a hunting knife and a hatred of feminists, Marc Lépine walked into Montreal’s École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989.

Lépine had a clear plan when he entered the engineering school that day. He strode into a classroom and separated the male and female students, asking the men to leave.

He asked the women if they knew what was going on. “I am fighting feminism,” he told them. After one of the women tried to reason with Lépine, he started shooting.

Day 10: Learning to Love Gender Diversity

Day 10: Learning to Love Gender Diversity

Julia Gonsalves2017-12-19T17:25:20+00:00December 4, 2015|Empowering girls, Gender-based violence|

There is a diversity of gender in our world! Diversity as in many, many more than two. Gender as in how one self-defines as perhaps a woman, man, both, neither or something else entirely, and as distinctly different from sex or sexuality.

Gender diversity is amazing! There are a zillion sorts of identities, expressions, bodies, voices, preferences, styles, and haircuts. Like many amazing things, gender diversity can also be confusing, especially for folks who maybe realized a little more recently than others that there are these zillion sorts. People often have some burning questions in the early days, like:

What do I call people?
How do I recognize who is like me and who is different?
How can I relate to people when I don’t know what they are?
What if I offend someone?

Day 1: Violence Against Women is Not Inevitable

Day 1: Violence Against Women is Not Inevitable

Keetha Mercer2017-12-19T17:27:43+00:00November 25, 2015|Gender-based violence, Sexual abuse|

Today, November 25^th, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It kicks off the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, ending on International Human Rights Day on December 10^th.

Every year we take these 16 days to remember all the women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence, and commit ourselves to work together to end violence against women once and for all.

Want to make a positive difference? Here are 5 ways to take action

Want to make a positive difference? Here are 5 ways to take action

Jessica Howard2017-12-19T17:28:50+00:00November 9, 2015|Gender-based violence, How to|

When you want to achieve an important goal, it often helps to set a deadline.

So how about a deadline of 16 days?

The goal? To help end violence against women.

We know it’s a tall order, so don’t worry, you’re not in it alone! Women and organizations around the world will be be participating in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

One Year Later: Working Together to End Sex Trafficking in Canada

One Year Later: Working Together to End Sex Trafficking in Canada

Barbara Gosse2017-12-19T17:34:10+00:00October 9, 2015|Gender-based violence, Human trafficking|

Since the fall 2014 publication of the ground-breaking “NO MORE” Report of the Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada”, the Canadian Women’s Foundation has made dramatic strides to combat sex trafficking in Canada. Through a five year strategy, the Foundation addresses this abhorrent crime in three strategic areas:

1. Financial support for critical anti-trafficking efforts.

2. Promotion of a collective action approach with many important stakeholders.

3. Sharing of knowledge and expertise to promote system change at the three levels of government.

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.

Finding Body Confidence and Living Life Out Loud

Finding Body Confidence and Living Life Out Loud

Jill Andrew2017-12-19T17:38:39+00:00August 10, 2015|Empowering girls, Guest bloggers, Women in media|

Most mornings, I look in my bathroom mirror and say, “I’m a big bright burning star and I’m gonna shine forever!” The reality is some mornings I may not believe it but I say it anyway. It’s my chance to cloak myself in love and assurance before I walk into the world, playing the leading role in my one-woman show. Even when I’m uncertain, channeling confidence and taking informed risks inspires me to live boldly.

That’s my body confidence.

Online abuse – It’s closer than you think

Online abuse – It’s closer than you think

Amy Williams2017-12-19T17:42:43+00:00June 17, 2015|Empowering girls, Gender-based violence, Guest bloggers, How to|

I was recently visiting a local high school when I noticed something very disturbing. I stopped off in the women’s restroom to freshen up and wash my hands. That’s when a printed flyer taped to the mirror caught my eye.

It was from an organization offering teen girls help if they were experiencing dating violence. That wasn’t what shocked me, it was the amount of torn off tabs with the contact number to get help. Only three tabs remained attached on that flyer.

Two Reasons Canadians Are Confused About Sexual Consent

Two Reasons Canadians Are Confused About Sexual Consent

Diane Hill2017-12-19T18:39:44+00:00May 28, 2015|Gender-based violence|

This article was originally published on the Huffington Post.

Imagine if most people who got behind the wheel of a car didn't understand the rules of the road.

There would be chaos on the highways and accidents at every corner. People would get hurt. It wouldn't take long for the public to insist something be done to educate drivers.

So why do we accept the same lack of knowledge when it comes to consent for sexual activity?

Roses Are Red & Valentine’s Day is Straight

Roses Are Red & Valentine’s Day is Straight

Keetha Mercer2017-12-19T18:49:14+00:00February 13, 2015|Gender-based violence|

I can tell Valentine’s Day is coming because I’m getting tons of a promo emails that include such gems as “His & Her” mugs that look like they’re kissing when placed together. Ladies, maybe you’d like to buy your special guy an engraved bottle opener that fits in his wallet like a credit card? There are also long lists of gift suggestions for guys – apparently most men are clueless when it comes to gift buying?

The people who generate these emails seem to have caught onto the fact that single people like love too, because there are also lots of fun ideas for gifts to buy yourself.

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