Shield Of Athena

• Vigil held in honour of presumed victim of conjugal violence in Montreal

  People gathered in Montreal's Park-Extension borough to honour the life of a young mother who was presumably killed by her partner.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2021
  
• No place to go or hide: A deeper look into how vulnerable Montreal women are trying to survive

  In Montreal, some organizations are navigating the complexity of homelessness and violence affecting women compounded by the pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 12, 2021
  
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• Series of Quebec domestic homicides spur call for action to protect women

  On the night of Nov. 15, 2019, Linda Lalonde's life was cut short when, days before her 49th birthday, she was killed in her home in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., west of Montreal.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2020
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• This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Nov. 3, 2019

  This week, Global takes a look at at the disruption within the Quebec Community Groups Networks and the Shield of Athena non-profit organization celebrating its anniversary.

  Features

  Nov 3, 2019
• This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: April 27, 2019

  This week on Focus Montreal, catch up with the executive director of Sheild of Athena as they launch their annual fundraising drive, Comedian James Mullinger brings his Almost Canadian tour to Montreal and Pierrefonds Mayor Jim Beis talks flood preparation.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2019
• This week on ‘Focus Montreal:’ May 13

  French newspaper 'La Presse' is going non-profit, the Shield of Athena's is launching a membership drive to help support victims of family violence and meet Great Montrealer Michael Penner - all this week on 'Focus Montreal.'

  Features

  May 13, 2018
• Quebec organizations form feminist coalition to help fight violence against women

  Several different groups and organizations have come together to form a new feminist coalition aimed at ending violence against women.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2018
• Women collect around 1,500 bras for Montreal homeless shelters

  Two women on the West Island have collected around 1,500 bras to donate to the homeless.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2017
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• The cycle of conjugal violence: What does it take for a woman to leave?

  In eight out of 10 cases, the person who is killed is a woman.

  Features

  Sep 15, 2017
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• This week on Focus Montreal: May 6

  This week on Focus Montreal, catch up with the Stars of ‘Bon Cop Bad Cop’ as they get set to release the long-awaited sequel, learn how you can help the Sheild of Athena, and Mayor Denis Coderre is making the rounds to mark the official start of Montreal’s 375th birthday celebrations.

  Canada

  May 7, 2017