One woman is murdered in Canada every six days, according to the Canadian Women’s Foundation. This statistic belies what’s been happening in the Greater Toronto Area…
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Political Upheaval Brings Women Together in Healing
Imagine being a child bride in pre-revolutionary Iran – suffering abuse on a daily basis, being forced into a joyless marriage and having children at…
View More Political Upheaval Brings Women Together in HealingBreaking Silence Around Elder Abuse
Asking seniors subtle questions about their daily routines opens up dialogue – and can point to signs of elder abuse, which rarely reveals itself in…
View More Breaking Silence Around Elder AbuseWomen Fleeing Abuse Need Culturally Specific Services
Lack of language skills, community support and cultural constraints prevent many immigrant and ethnic women from fleeing abusive relationships and seeking help. The most recent…
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