Women's Rights

• Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

  Iran'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.

  World

  Oct 6, 2023
  
• Taliban ban beauty salons for women in Afghanistan

  The ban targets the capital, Kabul, and all provinces, and gives salons throughout the country a month's notice to wind down their businesses

  World

  Jul 4, 2023
  
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• Conservative bill defeated amid concerns it would promote fetal rights

  The bill was sponsored by Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall, who opposes abortion but said recently the legislation is entirely focused on violence against women.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
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• Montreal students lift 250,000 pounds in support of women’s rights, Iranian protesters

  Dozens 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.'

  Education

  Jun 8, 2023
• UN initiative to stem gender-based violence urges Canada for funds 

  In a letter, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to help fund what's called the Spotlight Initiative.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023
• 7th annual YWCA Women’s March held in Regina

  Saturday marked the seventh annual Women’s March hosted by the YWCA Regina, just three days after International Women’s Day.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2023
• Saskatchewan recognizes female political leaders on International Women’s Day

  As 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.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023
• Kingston, Ont., residents gather for women’s march

  Dozens of Kingston, Ont., residents gathered on Sunday and braved bitter weather to march under a banner of various women's rights issues.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2023
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• Canada ‘limited’ on ability to help Afghans, Trudeau says after ex-MP killed

  'We condemn the murder of Mursal Nabizada, a former Afghan parliamentarian, who bravely fought for the rights of women and girls,' the statement read.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2023
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• New tech gadgets are making it harder to escape domestic abuse: advocates

  Intimate partner violence in Canada has been referred to as a "shadow pandemic," intensifying during COVID-19 as lockdowns limited victims' ability to leave abusive partners.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2022