The many ways YOU celebrated International Women’s Day
What do dance, apps, films, standing on a bridge, and a feminist New Year’s celebration have in common? On International Women’s Day, they were some of the many ways that Amnesty […]
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The many ways YOU celebrated International Women’s Day
What do dance, apps, films, standing on a bridge, and a feminist New Year’s celebration have in common? , , On International Women’s Day, they were some of the many ways […]
10 ways we’ve defended women’s rights in the past year
March 8th is International Women’s Day and we’re taking a moment to reflect on how your support has changed women’s lives around the world in the past year. From policy […]
8 reasons why we still need International Women’s Day (and what you can do about it!)
International Women’s Day, March 8, is a rallying point for feminists worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 1975, it is a day to celebrate women’s achievements while highlighting remaining […]
Prominent national organizations seek commitment that inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will be truly national and comprehensive
In an open letter sent this week, five national organizations that have been deeply involved in efforts to expose and address violence against Indigenous women and girls call on the […]
New statistics on violence against Aboriginal people released
A new report released today by Statistics Canada shows that Indigenous people are six times more likely than other people in Canada to be murdered. Amnesty International has long called […]
It’s up to us to raise women’s rights issues in election campaign
By Jackie Hansen, Women’s Rights Campaigner, Amnesty International Canada I had great hopes for Thursday night’s Globe and Mail’s debate on Canada’s economy. After media attention surrounding the invisibility of […]
It’s up to us to raise women’s rights issues in election campaign
By Jackie Hansen, Women’s Rights Campaigner, Amnesty International Canada , I had great hopes for Thursday night’s Globe and Mail’s debate on Canada’s economy. After media attention surrounding the invisibility […]
Will Meenakshi taking her case to India’s Supreme Court inspire other women to report acts of violence?
By Jackie Hansen, Women’s Rights Campaigner, Amnesty International Canada In May 2015, Meenakshi Kumari, her 15 year old sister (whom we are not naming because she is a minor), and […]
Will Meenakshi taking her case to India’s Supreme Court inspire other women to report acts of violence?
By Jackie Hansen, Women’s Rights Campaigner, Amnesty International Canada , , In May 2015, Meenakshi Kumari, her 15 year old sister (whom we are not naming because she is a […]
Federal party leaders failed to put women’s issues #UpforDebate in first televised debate
By Jackie Hansen, Major Campaigns and Women’s Rights Campaigner Watch this short video by Up for Debate supporters! My number is 0. Zero is the number of times that women’s […]
Federal party leaders failed to put women’s issues #UpforDebate in first televised debate
By Jackie Hansen, Major Campaigns and Women’s Rights Campaigner , Watch this short video by Up for Debate supporters! , My number is 0. Zero is the number of times […]
