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31 things BC can do right now to end violence against women
We believe that an end to violence against women and gender inequality is possible. Over the past two decades, reports and plans have filled bookshelves, filing cabinets and hard drives. These...
1 Billion Rising
Check out videos and pictures from our 1 Billion Rising flash mob!
“I’m all for equality, but…” Debunking the Myths of Women in the Army
As of January 24, 2013, women are now legally able to serve in combat positions in the U.S. army. While many of us celebrate this change with a cry of, “Finally!” there are many people who oppose...
How Do You Feel About the Gov’t Asking The Public How They Should Listen to Women?
By Dalya Israel, WAVAW's Victim Services Coordinator On January 21, 2013 the BC Government launched an online public consultation questionnaire where the public is asked to make suggestions on how...
Talking the Talk: Vancouver’s Homeless Count
by Lisa Wagner The City Council of Vancouver was to meet Tuesday to approve a series of increases to fines for 42 city bylaws, including those that allow for the ticketing of homeless people...
Naming Racism in the Media
As the Idle No More strengthens so do, unfortunately, the condescending and racist editorials in various newspapers. Disgusted by the pieces being published WAVAW has written two separate responses...
Solidarity Against Patriarchy!
We thought we would share something upbeat before the weekend... and we are excited to see these posters going up around the city! Thanks to Solidarity Against Patriarchy - "a group of (mostly) men...
“For Future Generations” – Idle No More
By Alana Prochuk, Campus Anti-Violence Initiative Coordinator Yesterday, a couple of WAVAW staffers were honoured to witness and participate in the Idle No More demonstration at Waterfront Station. ...
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