‘Whacking the complainant’ continues to be the norm in sexual-assault cases
‘Whacking the complainant’ continues to be the norm in sexual-assault cases The Supreme Court of Canada has been very clear about how trial judges should…
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Cassie’s harrowing testimony, the myth of ‘mutual abuse’ and what domestic violence really looks like
Cassie’s harrowing testimony, the myth of ‘mutual abuse’ and what domestic violence really looks like “Domestic violence, we are absolutely admitting that,” Combs’ lead attorney…
Alberta unveils 10-year strategy to tackle gender-based violence
Alberta unveils 10-year strategy to tackle gender-based violence Under the 10-year strategy, the province outlined five key priorities — increasing awareness of gender-based violence, preventing…
New report indicates “shrinking space” for women’s rights defenders
New report indicates “shrinking space” for women’s rights defenders A report by the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women…
Masters of Disguise No More
Masters of Disguise No More “Unmasking” is the theme for this year’s Mental Health Week – meaning to remove the “mask” that people living with…
‘Consent videos’ a focus of ex-world junior hockey players’ trial — but does such evidence stand up in court?
‘Consent videos’ a focus of ex-world junior hockey players’ trial — but does such evidence stand up in court? Lisa Kerr, an associate law professor…
Progress on Addressing Violence against Women in Africa
Progress on Addressing Violence against Women in Africa The resolution on obstetric violence, adopted in March, marks progress toward preventing and addressing this harmful practice,…
How Trump’s America Is Normalizing Violence Against Women
How Trump’s America Is Normalizing Violence Against Women When powerful men accused of abuse are protected, it signals that survivors do not matter. When convicted…
Opinion: Poilievre and Carney can’t punish intimate partner violence away
Opinion: Poilievre and Carney can’t punish intimate partner violence away First, we must acknowledge a critical truth: most violence against women is never reported to…
