This summer I was walking home from my bus stop when a group of kids caught my eye. I froze as one of the young boys raised a small gun towards one of the other boys in the group – my heart stopped for a moment, and then the child yelled “Bang!” and started to …
Content Warning: Violence, mass murder, mentions of sexual violence. On December 6th, 2019, Canada will mark the 30th anniversary of a dark day in Canadian history when 14 women were killed merely for existing in a male-dominated space. Since then, three of Canada’s worst mass murders have been motivated by hatred of women. Canada’s most …
16 Days to 365 – The Launch of the 16 Days of Activism in Manitoba Read More »
November 2019 International Humanitarian Law Conference: GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF ARMS Webinar (University of Saskatchewan) Catherine Gribbin is working as a Legal Advisor at the Canadian Red Cross started with a notion of what type of forces should be used to keep the legality of conflicts in compliance to International Humanitarian Law in today’s armed conflict. …
Protection of Civilians During Wars and Conflicts by Bushra Tahir Read More »
“Canada has made progress for gender equality, we are strides ahead from where we once were.” This is a refrain I often hear when engaging with individuals about gender equality. While it is important to acknowledge what we have accomplished, it is equally important to recognize how far we have to go. This is the …
What could be better than having a festival devoted to peace, especially in these troubled times? This year, as we celebrate Winnipeg’s 10th Annual Peace Days Festival, we want to put a spotlight on the varied and interesting events that have been scheduled as part of this important and amazing festival. The Festival has grown …
Imagine if you are homeless in Winnipeg and you are a woman, Two-Spirit, trans, or gender non-conforming person. The challenges are immense. But a group of individuals and agencies have been working on this issue, and on September 11th, 2019, released the report: Connecting the Circle: A Gender-Based Strategy to end Homelessness in Winnipeg. The …
If you attended Women Deliver 2019 and even if you didn’t – consider this an opportunity to take note – “Women Deliver MORE than babies”! Women DELIVER peace, women DELIVER security, women DELIVER more stable economies and women DELIVER societies that engender the advancement of economic prosperity. The point being – WOMEN DELIVER. The theme …
Women Deliver More than Babies by: Tyler H. Andrade Read More »
In a country that still see’s the prevalence of movements like: #MeToo, #NotMyStella’s #timesup #womensmarch and the awful, yet staggering rate of rape culture on university campuses flooding our social media feeds, it’s no wonder we find ourselves in the predicament we’re in. Women’s rights have come a long way, since (some) women first gained …
Engaging Men & Boys – A Response to CSW #63 by: Tyler H. Andrade Read More »
HELLO FROM VANCOUVER. I arrived at Hostelling International Central Vancouver on Granville Street at 5 PM yesterday and am registered for the next three days of FEMINISTS DELIVER. Woke up at 5 AM — which is 7 AM Winnipeg time — so I am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to roar. The journey was challenging, …
The National Inquiry released it’s report today, June 3rd, at the Canadian Museum of History – it was a moving Ceremony, with participants from many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit. Elders spoke, the commissioners spoke, families spoke. The Report was bundled together in a good way, and presented to the Prime Minister. The Report can …
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry by Mary Scott Read More »
A major international conference is happening from June 3rd to the 6th, in Vancouver and several IIWR-MB members will be there! It promises to be a very energetic week for everyone, with many events to chose from. We are hoping they will have time to share some of their experiences with you through our NEWS …
Our new website works well on phones, tablets and computers! Features include online membership and donation pages, pages featuring the delegations to Commission on the Status of Women, a impressive display of Event posters, an archive of our advocacy efforts, an Events Calendar and a form for community groups to submit an event to go …
