Posts Tagged ‘Women and Gender Equality’
Persons Day in Canada
This weekend on October 18th we recognize Persons Day in Canada, a day commemorating a historic milestone in women’s legal rights. On this day in 1929, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (Canada’s highest court of appeal at the time) ruled that women were to be included in the legal definition of “persons.” This…
Read moreGender Equality Week: Centering Intimate Partner Violence in the Fight for Gender Equality
The last week of September celebrates Gender Equality Week. Gender equality must include ensuring safety, autonomy, and dignity for all women. At Luke’s Place, we recognize intimate partner violence (IPV) as a manifestation of gender inequality and a barrier to true equality. Survivors of IPV cannot fully access their rights, freedoms, or opportunities until they…
Read moreEqual Pay Day 2025: Fair wages, Safer futures
Thursday, April 10th is Equal Pay Day in Canada. This day raises awareness of the gender pay gap. Despite decades of advocacy, research, and policy changes, the gender pay gap is still a pressing issue, especially for marginalized communities. The gender pay gap refers to the difference in earnings between women and men. In Canada, women…
Read moreRecognizing Black History Month through celebration and reflection
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Black individuals and communities and to reflect on their ongoing fight for justice and equality. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting Black women and advocates who have paved the way for anti-violence work and explore some of the intersections of gender-based violence…
Read morePam Cross featured in Pixel Project’s Inspirational Interview Series
Luke’s Place Pamela Cross was selected as the Pixel Project’s Inspirational Interview for October 2023. The Pixel Project is a completely virtual, volunteer-led global non-profit organisation whose mission is to raise awareness, funds and volunteer power for the cause to end violence against women using the power of the internet, social media, new technologies and…
Read moreWhat will it take to end gender-based violence in Canada?
Answer: A National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender Based Violence would certainly help. Women’s Shelters Canada was asked and funded by the department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) to develop a strategic engagement with anti-violence leaders across Canada to inform the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) on Violence Against…
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