Women's Right

• Canada commits $300M to launch new global Equality Fund for women’s rights

  "This investment makes Canada the number one investor in women's rights organizations at home and around the world," said Minister Maryam Monsef.

  Jun 2, 2019
  
• Plight of Rahaf Mohammed prompts study of male guardianship in Saudi Arabia: reports

  Every Saudi woman is assigned a male relative whose approval is needed to marry, obtain a passport and travel abroad.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2019
  
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• Donald Trump’s first month in office leaves Europeans worried

  After President Donald Trump's raucous first month in office, Europeans have reacted with demonstrations, counter-barbs and sheer angst that a century of trans-Atlantic friendship may be sinking.

  Politics

  Feb 20, 2017
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• Tiny Nova Scotia village’s women’s march charms the Internet

  A total of 15 women, men and children marched along empty roads in Sandy Cove, N.S. on Saturday in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2017
• Here’s how people reacted to Hillary Clinton’s defence of abortion rights

  The presidential hopeful didn't hold back on her support of women's health rights.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 20, 2016
• Malala Yousafzai receives honorary degree from Halifax university

  There was a standing ovation for Malala Yousafzai at the University of King's College graduation ceremony in Halifax on Thursday, as the world-renowned teenage activist received an honorary degree.

  Canada

  May 15, 2014