Gender Equality

• Understanding root cause of gender-based violence starts with men, minister says

  The minister says her department will continue to conduct research on gender-based violence so that they understand the issue, identify gaps and find areas of improvement.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2021
  
• Action not education is the focus of London Community Foundation’s 2021 Vital Signs Report

  The 2021 Vital Signs Report looked at six key issues: housing security, racial equality, gender equality, well-being, food security and education amid the ongoing COVID pandemic.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
  
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• Niagara Catholic District School Board to fly Pride flag in June

  Two of Niagara’s public school boards will fly flags in recognition of Pride festivities in June.

  Education

  May 27, 2021
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• Soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Biden push for ‘Equal Pay’ amid COVID-19

  Wednesday is Equal Pay Day, which marks how much longer into a new year U.S. women on average must work to earn what the average man earned the previous year.

  World

  Mar 24, 2021
• Calls to end gender-based violence, increase resources on International Women’s Day

  "There's a shame that comes with being a victim. And to get into the healing process is also to stop being ashamed of what has happened, and to turn the light on the predators."

  Crime

  Mar 8, 2021
• Majority of Canadians say gender equality not achieved in the country: poll

  The poll results themselves underscore the challenge, with women far more likely than men to say equality remains elusive in a host of fields.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2021
• Dalhousie student Sierra Sparks awarded a 2021 Rhodes Scholarship

  Sierra Sparks became Dalhousie University’s 92nd Rhodes Scholar after winning the prestigious award last weekend.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
• New fund to help London-area businesses fighting for gender equality

  Local organizations that help support girls, women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse individuals will now have access to funds that will be administered by the London Community Foundation (LCF).

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2020
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• Equality, she screamed: Swiss women stage mass scream against violence, pay gap

  Thousands screamed for a whole minute to protest against gender inequality and domestic violence in Switzerland.

  Trending

  Jun 15, 2020
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• Malaysia removes ‘dress up, don’t nag’ coronavirus posters for women

  Malaysia's Ministry of Women put out several posters encouraging women to be compliant during the coronavirus lockdown.

  Trending

  Apr 1, 2020