Mar 8, 2019
A partial list of attacks on women's rights under Doug Ford
Tina Beier
Since June, Doug Ford's government has taken steps to systematically undermine women's rights. Read on for ways to fight back against his anti-women agenda.
Feminism
Feminism
Feb 28, 2019
Supreme Court's Jarvis decision re-examines privacy in public places
The Supreme Court's ruling in R v Jarvis updates the analysis of a "reasonable expectation of privacy," but does it go far enough in addressing gendered violence?
Feb 18, 2019
'Free votes' on 'matters of conscience' could be way for Jason Kenney to throttle reproductive rights
David J. Climenhaga
Encouraging "free votes" may seem odd for a leader who quick-marched his MLAs out of the legislature every time there was a vote on protest-free bubble zones around abortion clinics. But maybe not.
Feb 15, 2019
Women's Memorial March continues to demonstrate resilience and a call for justice
Tania Ehret
On Valentine's Day -- with snow in forecast -- the Downtown Eastside community comes together to honour and grieve the lives of women, missing and taken too soon, and recommit to justice.
Feb 14, 2019
A video game involving sexual assault that strives to heal, not trigger
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Jean Leggett is a feminist and CEO of One More Story Games, a combination of story and video game. She talks about their newest game and creating games which are a positive space for women.
Dr. Katherine Crawford: “Sexuality and Identity in Early Modern History: Towards an Ethic of Toleration in an Age of Incivility”
Feb 8, 2019
Simon Fraser University's Vancouver Campus
515 West Hastings Street
Harbour Centre Building, Room HC 1400
Vancouver
, BC
Canada
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British Columbia CA
The Simon Fraser University Department of History hosts distinguished historian of the early modern period, Vanderbilt University's Katherine Crawford next Friday. Professor Crawford will present her
Jan 30, 2019
Canada ignores national security threat posed by violence against women
According to a new report, male violence against women has claimed the lives of at least 10,495 women and girls in Canada since 1961, an average of 184 femicides per year.
Jan 24, 2019
Women and the vote in Northern Ontario
Tarah Brookfield
This excerpt from Tarah Brookfield's book "Our Voices Must Be Heard" shows that the women's suffrage movement went far beyond the Southern centres of early 20th century Canada.
Jan 24, 2019
Women's marches across Canada share hope
Maya Bhullar
On January 19, women across the world marched. In many Canadian communities, in freezing cold weather, women stomped and jumped about as they stood up for women's rights.
Jan 16, 2019
A social justice wish list for 2019
Cheryl McNamara
With the aim to promote justice, KAIROS looks to the year ahead and points to all the work that needs to be done.
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