What is a ‘femicide’ and why do some advocates and police want it in the Criminal Code?
What is a ‘femicide’ and why do some advocates and police want it in the Criminal Code? In a rare move, the Ottawa Police Service…
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Anti-trans violence is coming for cisgender women of color, advocates say
Anti-trans violence is coming for cisgender women of color, advocates say Imane Khelif, a long-time competitor in women’s boxing, had come to Paris to represent…
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Alternatives for Women is here for anyone who is experiencing or fleeing intimate partner violence or domestic abuse, and for all the other people who…
York U professors receive grant to advance safe sport environments
York U professors receive grant to advance safe sport environments Professors Lyndsay Hayhurst and Rebecca Bassett-Gunter from York University’s School of Kinesiology & Health Science…
In domestic violence cases, police are more likely to make arrests when pets are abused, too
In domestic violence cases, police are more likely to make arrests when pets are abused, too Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet,…
Money woes, harassment pose barriers to diversifying Ont. politics, study finds
Money woes, harassment pose barriers to diversifying Ont. politics, study finds While overdue, the research is a step in the right direction, said Sen. Bernadette…
6 most dangerous countries for women in 2024
6 most dangerous countries for women in 2024 While some countries are recognised for their safety and peaceful environments, others remain perilous, especially for women….
Report warns number of young femicide victims in Ontario rising
Report warns number of young femicide victims in Ontario rising An advocacy group is warning that a growing number of children and youth are being…
Violence against women in the UK is a national emergency
Violence against women in the UK is a national emergency Violence against women is now a national emergency according to a report from the National…
