Posts Tagged ‘GBV’
Disability Pride Month
July marks Disability Pride Month. A time to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and contributions of people with disabilities, while also confronting the systemic ableism that persists in our communities. At Luke’s Place, we recognize that disability justice is deeply intertwined with gender justice, especially for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). The Intersection of Disability…
Read moreBill C-2 Risks Undermining Canada’s Commitments to Gender-Based Violence Survivors
Led by the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, Luke’s Place has joined other VAW organizations in raising urgent concerns about the implications of Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act. As a strong leader in advocating for the rights and safety of survivors of gender based violence, the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic has raised significant concerns about…
Read moreCelebrating Pride Month
June is 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexually diverse individuals. While Pride is a celebration, it’s also a reminder of the ongoing struggles against discrimination, violence, and systemic barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Members…
Read moreFor immediate release: Executive Director Transition at Luke’s Place
We are excited to announce a significant leadership transition at Luke’s Place. Following a thoughtful and thorough search process, The Board of Directors are thrilled to welcome Lily Pourzand as the incoming Executive Director of Luke’s Place. Lily is a first-generation immigrant woman who came to Canada for political safety and personal freedom in 1999…
Read moreOur updated advocacy toolkit is available!
As we approach the second anniversary of the CKW inquest and the release of its jury recommendations, please join us in calling for action! We’re delighted to share an updated version of our advocacy toolkit to help you get involved. Background On the morning of September 22, 2015, in rural Renfrew County, Carol Culleton, Anastasia…
Read moreForty-four percent: A short history of intimate partner violence
Luke’s Place Legal Director, Pamela Cross, is participating in the Inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam. Earlier today, she presented a report, Forty-four percent: A short history of intimate partner violence before the jury as part of a panel of intimate partner violence experts. Also participating in this panel…
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