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Exactly Like Other Girls
Guest Youth Post by Ruby "You can bind my body, tie my hands, govern my actions: you are the strongest, and society adds to your power; but with my will, sir, you can do nothing." -George Sand There...
SlutWalk 2015 Spoken Word
This is for anyone who has ever been called a slut against their will. For everyone resisting misogyny and violence. We are here to speak up because so many women have had to stay silent to survive....
I am home, I am safe
Guest post by WAVAW Volunteer The exterior of my house is off-white, fenced off from a busy street by a grey fence. After months of searching I have finally moved into a neighbourhood where I can...
Getting an IUD: Reflections on negotiating sexuality in a rape culture
Guest Post by WAVAW Relief Staff, Faye So Many Layers Women face many barriers to making informed decisions about birth control - we live in a rape culture that shames us for our interest and...
Origin of the Round Dance Ceremony
Guest post by Kay L. Carlson Story of the Origin of the Round Dance as told by Cree Elder John Cuthand: The story goes there was a woman who loved her mother very much. The daughter never married...
Loving her after assault: Suggestions on supporting your partner from a fellow survivor
Guest post by WAVAW Volunteer, Nicole Wayara In the midst of working through my own trauma and remembrance (as well as fighting the latter) of my assault, I’ve had the support of many incredible...
Sexualized Violence is Police Brutality
This International Day Against Police Brutality, we are once again demanding accountability from our police. We expect better from the institution charged with working for our safety. We know the...
Pick up artist (PUA) predatory behaviour = Rape Culture
"Pick-up artists" (PUAs) are harassing women on Robson Street and around Vancouver. We've had enough. We're sharing and putting these posters up and you're welcome to join us! Download the pdf!...
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