High need for shelter space, long-term housing for women fleeing violence
High need for shelter space, long-term housing for women fleeing violence A national report published Monday by Women’s Shelters Canada found 97 per cent of…
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Thank you, 100 People Who Care PEC!
Thank you, 100 people who care Prince Edward County! Thank you to 100 People Who Care Prince Edward County for their generous donation to Alternatives…
Why December the 6th?
December 6th is a day to remember the women killed by men’s violence. It’s also a day to remind us that we must take action to end gender-based violence.
Obstetric Violence and Mistreatment and Violence Against Women in Reproductive Health Services
Obstetric Violence and Mistreatment and Violence Against Women in Reproductive Health Services What is obstetric violence?Obstetric violence refers to the mistreatment of women during childbirth,…
Understanding the Importance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Understanding the Importance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women In 2023, UN Women reported that a woman is killed every…
Violence against women starts with disrespect — that’s why the persistence of sexism in advertising is so serious
Violence against women starts with disrespect — that’s why the persistence of sexism in advertising is so serious We know that violence against women starts…
String of three murders in Nova Scotia raises alarm about intimate partner violence
String of three murders in Nova Scotia raises alarm about intimate partner violence One of the barriers to understanding the full scope of intimate-partner violence…
Local researchers initiate study during Domestic Violence Awareness month
Local researchers initiate study during Domestic Violence Awareness month “Intimate partner violence affects the mental health and well-being of women and others across society,” said…
Domestic violence campaign highlights strangulation risks and femicide prevention
Domestic violence campaign highlights strangulation risks and femicide prevention The campaign recognizes strangulation as one key predictor of femicide, where in Ontario, 37 women have…
