Women's Rights
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New Calgary show pays tribute to Canadian women’s rights pioneerA new show at Calgary's Heritage Park has actors recreate an old-fashioned radio play set in 1929, depicting events in the life of women’s rights pioneer Nellie McClung.FeaturesMay 16
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Trudeau calls New Brunswick’s Conservative government a ‘disgrace’ on women’s rightsTrudeau says Higgs and other conservatives around the country are trying to score political points off transgender and nonbinary children, who are "incredibly vulnerable."PoliticsMay 16
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Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace PrizeIran's jailed women's rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke to Tehran's theocratic leaders and boost for anti-government protesters.WorldOct 6, 2023
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Taliban ban beauty salons for women in AfghanistanThe ban targets the capital, Kabul, and all provinces, and gives salons throughout the country a month's notice to wind down their businessesWorldJul 4, 2023
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Conservative bill defeated amid concerns it would promote fetal rightsThe bill was sponsored by Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall, who opposes abortion but said recently the legislation is entirely focused on violence against women.CanadaJun 14, 2023
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Montreal students lift 250,000 pounds in support of women’s rights, Iranian protestersDozens of Montreal students came together on Thursday to show their support for protesting Iranians and raise money for a women's shelter by 'lifting the weight of oppression.'EducationJun 8, 2023
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UN initiative to stem gender-based violence urges Canada for fundsIn a letter, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to help fund what's called the Spotlight Initiative.CanadaMay 5, 2023
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7th annual YWCA Women’s March held in ReginaSaturday marked the seventh annual Women’s March hosted by the YWCA Regina, just three days after International Women’s Day.CanadaMar 11, 2023
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Saskatchewan recognizes female political leaders on International Women’s DayAs Saskatchewan celebrates International Women’s Day and the advances that have occurred for women in the province, there is still room to grow according to some political leaders.CanadaMar 8, 2023
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Kingston, Ont., residents gather for women’s marchDozens of Kingston, Ont., residents gathered on Sunday and braved bitter weather to march under a banner of various women's rights issues.CanadaJan 22, 2023
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