Violence Against Women
Macron listened to a domestic violence hotline — which led to an investigation into police
In a move that was supposed to demonstrate the French government’s commitment to ending domestic violence, President Emmanuel Macron listened in on calls being taken by a hotline operator. Continue reading
One woman’s 25-year fight to find the person who killed her sister
The police have yet to find Sonya Cywink’s killer(s). After a quarter-century, how hard can her sister keep pushing to solve the case? Continue reading
June Michell, advocate for survivors of domestic violence and co-founder of Women Aware, has died
As a survivor of domestic violence, June Michell dedicated her life to helping others in similar situations. Continue reading
Manitoba has second highest rate of violence against women and girls in northern Canada
Rates of violent crime against young women and girls are five to six times higher for those living in Manitoba’s north compared to those living in southern section of the province, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada. Continue reading
Deals reached on paid time off for domestic violence victims the ‘beginning of a wave’: Expert
Canada currently has a patchwork of legislation that provides for domestic-violence leave. Continue reading
Calgary mom fighting to open Airdrie women’s shelter
By Cami Kepke Reporter
To celebrate her second anniversary of leaving an abusive relationship, Keri Looijen hopes to raise $10,000 for the stalled Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. women’s shelter. Continue reading
Lack of beds forced London’s Anova shelter to turn away women more than 2,500 times in 2018
The agency says the data highlights “the harsh realities of experiencing gender-based violence in London-Middlesex.” Continue reading
U.S. Congresswoman calls MMIW inquiry a ‘significant step’
Rep. Deb Haaland says Canada’s MMIW report will shed light on the crisis for Indigenous women and girls on both sides of the border. Continue reading
Refugee law changes will hurt victims of domestic violence, advocates say
In the U.S., domestic violence is no longer grounds for asylum claims. Canada has moved to prevent people from making refugee claims in Canada if they have made similar claims in certain other countries, including the United States. Continue reading
‘Better than nothing’: Do restraining orders actually work?
‘We tend to forget that people who are often most at risk minimize their own perceptions of risk.’ Continue reading