Abel Koka is a young feminist from Tanzania. He is pursuing a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba. Abel is volunteering as a member of the Leadership Steering Committee with Canadian Women in Global Health, where he is advocating for the advancement of the well-being and rights of women and …
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Reflections on the The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
By Micaela Crighton and Fiona Vowell Winnipeg was lit up orange last night, recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days occur every year between November 25 and December 10, which is Human Rights Day, to link …
Elder Leslie Spillett, Giizhigoweyaabbikkew, Mukwa Doodem, she/her/Iskwew, is a Cree/Metis community kohkum and organizer who has been involved in many grassroots social justice movements over several decades. She has contributed to the Indigenous sovereignty and equity within Manitoba’s Indigenous NGOs and co-founded Mother of Red Nations Women’s Council and Ka Ni Kanichihk in 2000. Both …
IIWR-MB and MCIC proudly presents our CSW66 Parallel Event – “Indigenizing Climate Justice: Ancient Wisdom to Tackle Climate Change”. Date: March 24th, 2022 Time: 5pm-7pm (CST)/ 6pm-8pm (EST) Webinar speakers:Elder/Knowledge Keeper: Mary MaytwayashingModerator: Renata MeconseSpeakers: Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie, Melissa Hotain and Chantel Henderson Join us as we elevate the traditional wisdom and voice of Indigenous peoples and …
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Meetings of the Commission on the Status of Women
IIWR-MB stands united with the international community in condemning the invasion of and subsequent war against Ukraine. We call for an end to the aggression and violence imposed on Ukraine, and for the protection of Ukrainian civilians whose lives have been thrown into chaos by this conflict. We are alarmed by the horrific conditions for …
The Institute for International Women’s Rights – Manitoba has ECOSOC status at the United Nations, and this gives them the ability to participate in the formal proceedings of the meetings of the Commission on the Status of Women, held annually at the UN for 2 weeks in March (March 14-March 25). There are two information …
By Kiana Sky and Angela Lavallee Content Warning: The following contains references to grooming, gender-based violence, violence against Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people. If you require support, please contact one of the following: Crisis Response Centre (18+) at 204-940-1781, Kids Help Phone (under 18) at 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868, Rural & Northern Support Services …
Geraldine (Gramma) Shingoose is a grassroots grandmother. Her spirit names are Sky Woman and Northern Lights Woman, and she comes from the Bear Clan. She is a Sauteaux Woman from Tootinaowaziibeeng First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory. Vivienne Ho is the founder of Women’s March Winnipeg and the President of CUPE Local 2348. She is the …
By Alex Marie It took me fourteen years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, and my pain and my healthcare needs are still not taken seriously today. Endometriosis is a chronic disease that is extremely underdiagnosed or is diagnosed many years after symptoms have begun, causing impacted individuals to endure years of suffering through severe and …
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The Winnipeg sign at The Forks glowed orange last night, in recognition of November 25th…
