‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria
‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria Rights groups say the traditional practice that seeks to protect girls from sexual predators…
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Adolescent girls face alarming rates of intimate partner violence
Adolescent girls face alarming rates of intimate partner violence Among adolescent girls who have been in a relationship, nearly a quarter (24%) – close to…
Basil Borutski, Ontario man who killed 3 women in 2015, dies in prison: CSC
Prior to the murders, Borutski had twice spent time in jail after two of the women accused him of assault and uttering threats. A coroner’s…
Self-Care – What it really means to take care of you!
Self-Care – What it really means to take care of you! The term “self-care” has gained traction in recent years – but what does it…
Call to action as violence against women and girls epidemic deepens
Call to action as violence against women and girls epidemic deepens Our Deputy Chief Constable, Maggie Blyth, has outlined the scale of violence against women…
Violence against women at ‘epidemic’ levels and is a threat on par with terrorism, UK police warn
Violence against women at ‘epidemic’ levels and is a threat on par with terrorism, UK police warn LONDON — Violence against women and girls has…
Alice Munro stood by her man. She’s not the only one
Alice Munro stood by her man. She’s not the only one “It’s easier to blame the girl,” Beverley Chalmers told me in an interview. Chalmers…
Brad Johns said domestic violence wasn’t an epidemic. The response was overwhelming
Brad Johns said domestic violence wasn’t an epidemic. The response was overwhelming Brad Johns resigned as justice minister on April 19, about 30 hours after…
Housing support on the way for Nova Scotians fleeing gender-based violence
Housing support on the way for Nova Scotians fleeing gender-based violence More financial support for housing is coming for people in Nova Scotia who are…
