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We can help survivors of violence access justice

Patricia Wilson, Victim Advocate | November 27, 2019
Posted in Blog Stories, Rights of Women and Girls

I work every day to support survivors of gender-based violence. As an Advocate in Toronto’s domestic violence court, I prepare survivors to actively participate in our legal system, thereby increasing their access to Justice.

Impatient for equality

Patsy George, Human Rights and Social Welfare Advocate | November 15, 2019
Posted in Gender Equality

Human rights and social welfare advocate Patsy George shares her thoughts on the Canadian elections and the state of the world after 60 years in Canada.

Canada, when are we going to push back for girls?

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | October 3, 2019
Posted in Blog Stories, Rights of Women and Girls

In 2016 a landmark case won by 2018 UN Human Rights Prize Recipient Rebeca Gyumi raised the legal age of marriage to 18. In July, the government appealed the decision. If successful, child marriage will be legal once again.

Voter apathy threatens women’s rights

Christine Campbell, Contributor | August 30, 2019
Posted in Rights of Women and Girls

There is a gap between a woman’s right to vote and the decision to exercise this right. The next elections is the opportunity to seize this right because we have a responsibility to those without it.

Let’s talk about planet-friendly investing

Mike Thiessen, VP of sustainable research at Genus Capital | April 10, 2019
Posted in Impact Investment

Financial legacy isn’t just about what ends up being bequeathed in a will; it’s about consciously choosing to invest your money in a way that aligns with your values, n a world where climate change is no longer a looming threat.

A Few Good Men

Christine Campbell, Contributor | April 5, 2019
Posted in Blog Stories, Gender Equality

When you look anywhere in the world, from Accra to Toronto or Dakar, can strong women challenge social norms that will lead change to end gender violence, increase access to justice for survivors and advance women rights?

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We can help survivors of violence access justice

Impatient for equality

Canada, when are we going to push back for girls?

Voter apathy threatens women’s rights

Let’s talk about planet-friendly investing

A Few Good Men

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