Activists in Sudan call for justice for raped women protesters
Women’s rights activists say action must be taken to address scores of rapes committed during a deadly crackdown by security forces in June. Continue reading
Women’s Rights
COMMENTARY: Alarming rhetoric aside, there is no serious threat to abortion rights in Canada
The existence of new abortion laws in the U.S. actually makes it even more unlikely that such laws would ever be proposed here. Continue reading
Woman walks over 400 kilometres from Barrie to Ottawa to support gender equality
Zarmina Nekzai, 58, arrived in Ottawa Sunday after walking from her home in Barrie for 13 days to support gender equality. Continue reading
Alberta Election Fact Check: NDP claims Kenney’s trying to restrict access to abortion
The NDP says “a woman’s right to choose is in sudden and real peril in Alberta” thanks to Jason Kenney. Is this true? Would access to abortion be limited under a UCP government? Continue reading
Rally, march, fair scheduled for downtown London in early International Women’s Day celebrations
International Women’s Day is a week from Friday, but Londoners are marking the event early with a rally, march, and fair this Saturday. Continue reading
Winnipeggers brave extreme cold warning for 3rd annual Women’s March
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
“There are women who are dealing with all sorts of things, so we can deal with the cold,” said Hailie Harrison, one of the organizers for the Winnipeg march. Continue reading
Hundreds turn out for annual women’s march in downtown Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The event was focused on several issues concerning women, including sexual assault, the rights of people with disabilities, anti-Semitism, racism and Indigenous rights, said one organizer. Continue reading
Canadians across the country take part in third annual Women’s March
Across the country, marches are taking place that will also feature speakers, music and art related to women’s issues. Continue reading
Saudi women must be notified of divorce via text message, new law says
Women in Saudi Arabia will be notified by text message if they are divorced under a new law designed to protect them from having their marriage ended without their knowledge. Continue reading
Two Indian women defy ban by entering Hindu temple after ‘women’s wall’ protest
Two women violated a centuries-old ban on menstruating females by entering the Hindu Sabarimala temple in India following months of protests. Continue reading