Defamation Law and Sexual Assault With Mandi Gray
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by Ariane Wilson
1d ago
With Mandi Gray, author of Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law. #MeToo made headlines around the world in 2017 and thousands publicly shared their experiences of sexual victimization. The “me too” movement was first established in 2006 by American activist Tarana Burke. #MeToo has been called a watershed moment for gender equality, [...] The post Defamation Law and Sexual Assault With Mandi Gray appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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The Model Minority Myth With Prachi Gupta
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by Ariane Wilson
2w ago
With Prachi Gupta, author of They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies that Raised Us. The Canadian Encyclopedia says the model minority is a stereotype that “depicts Asians as hard working, successful at school and in the workplace, and as economically prosperous.” It may seem like a positive stereotype. But it divides non-model and [...] The post The Model Minority Myth With Prachi Gupta appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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Inaugural Feminist Creator Prize Winners Announced
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by Andrea Gunraj
2w ago
Award lifts voices for equality and counters digital abuse in Canada Toronto, ON – March 8, 2024 – The Canadian Women’s Foundation has announced the winners of their first ever Feminist Creator Prize. The three winners have been selected for their work championing critical conversations about gender justice and equality, safety, and freedom from harm. [...] The post Inaugural Feminist Creator Prize Winners Announced appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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Talking Gender and Climate Change With Katie Harper at Project Neutral
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by Rachel Leslie
1M ago
I’ve heard people say, “climate disaster knows no bounds”. There’s a sense in which that’s true. But impacts of climate change affect different people in Canada and around the world differently, depending on who they are. Women, girls, and gender-diverse people often experience harsher impacts of climate change, especially if they are marginalized due [...] The post Talking Gender and Climate Change With Katie Harper at Project Neutral appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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Register for our free International Women’s Day 2024 Event on March 7, 12-1 p.m. ET
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by Jessica Howard
1M ago
The post Register for our free International Women’s Day 2024 Event on March 7, 12-1 p.m. ET appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence (Part 2)
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by Ariane Wilson
1M ago
With Jake Stika of Next Gen Men, Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy, Shree Paradkar of the Toronto Star, and Angela Sterritt, national bestselling author of Unbroken. Today’s episode features four of seven incredible speakers at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence, presented by the Canadian Women’s Foundation and held on [...] The post The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence (Part 2) appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence (Part 1)
Canadian Women’s Foundation Blog
by Ariane Wilson
2M ago
With Paulette Senior and Anuradha Dugal of the Canadian Women’s Foundation and Pamela Cross at Luke’s Place. Today’s episode features three of seven incredible speakers at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence, presented by the Canadian Women’s Foundation and held on November 16, 2023. Speakers addressed pressing issues and solutions to end gender-based violence. Listen to [...] The post The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence (Part 1) appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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Being Young and Facing Gendered Digital Abuse With Amanda Arella
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by Ariane Wilson
2M ago
With Amanda Arella at YWCA Canada. Those who are young face elevated risks of gendered digital harm. Statistics Canada found that, among those aged 18 to 29 years, young women were more often the target of online abuse, with a prevalence almost double the rate of young men. The gender difference was especially pronounced [...] The post Being Young and Facing Gendered Digital Abuse With Amanda Arella appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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Taking Action on Online Hate With Leigh Naturkach
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by Ariane Wilson
2M ago
With Leigh Naturkach at the Mosaic Institute. We’re still not doing enough to end gendered digital hate, harassment, and abuse on a large scale. Perhaps that can give us the impression that the public doesn’t care or we’re all too complacent to do anything about it. The numbers tell us otherwise. In 2023, the [...] The post Taking Action on Online Hate With Leigh Naturkach appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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Now accepting proposals for Community Needs grants
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by Rachel Leslie
2M ago
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs grants. Application portal and details - Deadline: Thursday, February 16, 2024 at 4:00pm ET Register for our webinar, Community Needs Grants: What you Need to Know, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. The post Now accepting proposals for Community Needs grants appeared first on Canadian Women's Foundation ..read more
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