!['We are on the organizing committee for this cool #free event!
Celebrate International Women's Day 2015 with some dancing and art!
(and also some sweet door prizes!)
Saturday March 7th @[143145455735249:274:Hintonburg Community Centre]
Please share!'](http://web.archive.org./web/20150308183009im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p118x118/10417497_638267786277327_7695014220197797528_n.jpg?oh=5896a6dd1b09c893c39614d52c007e74&oe=557E99D8)
!['There's still a bunch of great events happening this week at @[30550100793:274:Carleton University (Official)] in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Week!'](http://web.archive.org./web/20150308183009im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/s173x172/11013013_637191999718239_2443205777264699386_n.jpg?oh=e6010f7bd2ae47ae01895a3fa2f373aa&oe=55920524)
- Violence Against Women – It’s a Men’s Issue / La violence faite aux femmes, une affaire d’hommeTuesday, March 10, 2015 at 9:30am in EDT
- Please encourage your followers to sign and share this petition. Ove...r 3,000 cases of forced marriage in the US were uncovered in just two years! #EndForcedMarriage #SigntoEndFM See More
My Mother has written a book A True Story, How I Survived My Life wi...th a Psychopath. It shows incredible journey to overcome severe violence that could have easily claimed her life. Containing chilling evidence to support her claims, written in his own handwriting, on his business letter head and fully admitted to in court, it gives amazing insight into the horrors of his mind and what it is we are fighting against. This book is a powerful read and is vitally important as it gives incredible insight not only to the victims but to the many trying to comprehend such devastating circumstances.Contains a "how I would escape differently" guide. My Mother's struggle to put these words on paper is something that I will be forever proud of her for because this story will inspire others to the speak out against their abusers, raise much needed awareness and fight against the system that is keeping so many people trapped and in mortal danger. http://www.jacquelynwhitetruestory.com/index.html See More
- Daniel Perrins — 1 starThey continuall
y lie about statistics .
Google "Domestic Violence Lies From Ottawa" for irrefutable proof.
- Graduate Students' Association, Carleton UniversityNon-Profit Organization
- Sexual Assault NetworkNon-Profit Organization
- See more places in Ottawa, Ontario
Happy International Women's Day Everyone!
“Feminism(s) saved my life. Happy IWD everyday to all genders resisting and thriving despite heteropatriarchy. Honouring Indigenous sisters all across Turtle Island, nonstatus and migrant women on whose bodies exploitation is legally sanctioned, women around the world who are supposedly being liberated by imperial missions, thousands of women behind bars in prisons and detentions centers, transfolk and sex workers on the streets who w...e are told ‘had it coming’, women toiling in factories and fields to fill the consumption needs of Western capitalism, and mammas and caregivers laying roots for the next generation of rebellion. And big love to women and trans folks of colour in my life who are resisting capitalism and colonialism’s logic of isolation and competition by being as loving to each other as they are dangerous to the systems they confront.”
— Harsha Walia
Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW) via Sasha Alexandra
What are your thoughts on this PSA from the Salvation Army playing on the trend of #thedress & bringing to light the issue of #domesticviolence
TW: sexual assault
#WhoWillYouHelp is a campaign by the Ontario Gov & is a compelling way of showing that doing 'nothing' is actually contributing to #sexualviolence
This awesome event in support of #IWD is happening TOMORROW!!
It is free & for all ages + we will have some snacks and prizes!
Please feel free to share with friends!
Hope to see you tonight smile emoticon #feministparty2015 #ottcity
Come say hi to us at the Activist Fair!
Doors open at 6pm!
#FeministParty2015
"Some will be eager to tell me what happened was most definitely rape. Others will say I’m crazy to even compare it. And that’s why we need to talk about it."
You told us:
"When I speak up about sexism (meaning jokes and potty mouthed talk) at work, those doing the sexism or openly talking sexualised stuff at work started to ostracize me. My supervisor said, I was becoming labeled a complainer. I think they don't usually deal with folks asserting this point of view because sexism is so ingrained in our society. On a smoke break, I told some guy that it was sexist to describe women as beautiful. He had just said this in some context.. A women in our company at the time said, "He is right. It is sexist". The male coworker didn't see it as making sense."
You told us: "#MANifestChange has made a difference in my life by creating a starting point from which discussion & communication could begin. As survivors of domestic violence, my teen son & I sorely needed to discuss the lessons of my past-as he begins to understand the parameters of healthy relationships." Amazing!
Thanks to all who shared their stories of how they #MANifestChange and/or gave us feedback on the project. We pulled your names from a hat (true confession: I left my hat at home, so it was a recycling box) and here are our winners: Susan, Khalid, Mitchell, and Joe. Congrats! For more stories, keep an eye on FB/Twitter and come out to the event below next Tuesday:
Yes. Yes and yes!
50 Shades of Abuse: 10 Signs of Unhealthy Relationships a la Christian Grey
There are a lot of reasons why folks are up-in-arms about "50 Shades of Grey." Here are ten ways that the book (and their subsequent film) shows clear signs of abuse – especially emotional abuse, which can be harder to pinpoint if you're not sure which red flags to pay attention to. You can use this article as a guide for thinking through the relationship in "50 Shades."
[Image: A feminine-presenting person lying down with a solemn expression on their face, with an out-of-focus person sitting in the background.]
Make sure women's voices are heard this federal election!
We can make that happen! Together, we’re calling for an all party nationally broadcast leaders debate on issues that affect women and girls. #UpForDebate
#IWD2015
Let’s ensure women's rights are on the agenda for Canada’s federal election! Sign the petition today: oxfam.ca/up #UpForDebate
Le 6 mars 2015, approchant à grands pas, nous vous invitons à participer à notre nouvelle édition de la Journée Internationale de la Femme!
Elle aura lieu le Vendredi, 6 mars de 11h à 14h, à l'Amphithéâtre Andrée-Lortie, Pavillon E, E-1120.
Hey everyone! Our awesome prevention coordinator Dillon Black is currently participating in the Ten Oaks Project Bowl-A-Thon to help raise money for important programming for children & youth of LGBTQ+ families!
If you have any funds or support to spare please consider donating!
Tx so much!
Why did our government cut funding for a program that saves millions, reduces harm, keeps our communities safer & ultimately has shown time and again to work? Any thoughts on the issue?
"The looming closures come on the heels of a $7.5-million, five-year project by the National Crime Prevention Centre, funded by Public Safety Canada, showing the support program leads to dramatic reduction in repeat sex crimes. The capacity-building and evaluation project also found that for every dollar invested in the program, it saves $4.60."
Let's make #FeministParty2015 trend on Thursday night! Live tweet during the event & share your pics. Can't wait to see everyone there. & make sure you say hi to us at the Activist Fair
We will be live tweeting at the event on Thursday - will you? Don't forget to use the hashtag #FeministParty2015!
"Don't forget our DIY Craft Night to celebrate International Women's Day is coming up real soon! Only two more sleeps!!!! Giddy up!
We will be hosting different craft tables throughout the evening. Come learn to do button making, zine/Feminist Agenda making, string art & crochet 101! We are also going to be facilitating some casual conversations about Feminism, DIY, queer issues and more! Snacks & coffee will be provided for free! And, even better some delicious treats from Beth@ the Back Alley- Baker will be available to purchase & fundraise for the 2015 Noojimo Conference!
Don't forget this is a fam-friendly, gender inclusive, free & accessible event! Share with your friends & we hope to see ya there!" via The Queer Mafia
Feminine followers of #MANifestchange: got feedback? Tell us what’s working, what’s not:
Le 6 mars 2015, approchant à grands pas, nous vous invitons à participer à notre nouvelle édition de la Journée Internationale de la Femme!
Elle aura lieu le Vendredi, 6 mars de 11h à 14h, à l'Amphithéâtre Andrée-Lortie, Pavillon E, E-1120.
