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By elainealpert on November 6, 2013
Thank you, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, for speaking truth to power again, and again, and again. http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/wasted+million+failed+aboriginal+child+welfare+reforms+child/9133170/story.html
Who is responsible for sexual assault?
By elainealpert on November 6, 2013
Thankfully a male voice of reason. See http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/06/opinion/whitaker-women-drinking-rape/index.html?hpt=hp_t4 and offer your comments.
UBC Sauder / Commerce Undergraduate Society News of Importance to the UBC Community Nov 4, 2013
By elainealpert on November 4, 2013
These two articles were published today (Nov 4, 2013) in the Vancouver Sun and The Province, respectively. http://www.vancouversun.com/news/commerce+students+reject+hire+assault+counsellor/9119883/story.html http://www.theprovince.com/news/rape+chant+commerce+students+reject+sexual+assault/9119330/story.html Why do you think Commerce Undergraduate Society (CUS) recommended funding this position? Was that the right decision by CUS and Sauder leadership? Why do you think the CUS student body rejected this recommendation so resoundingly? Are […]
First of its kind: New York State Specialized Courts to Treat Most Sex Workers as Crime Victims, Not Criminals
By elainealpert on September 25, 2013
Just published in both the NY Times and on NBCnews.com. From the NY Times story: “Mr. Banks, of the Legal Aid Society, said in an interview that the new system was ‘an extremely important step forward nationally’ to set up courts where people accused of prostitution and prostitution-related offenses can be connected to programs that […]
Military Sexual Slavery – Necessary??????
By elainealpert on May 14, 2013
What does this article say about entrenched attitudes and about the intersections of violence, violence prevention, human rights, armed conflict and human rights? Should Canada respond, and if so, how? http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/14/18245613-japanese-mayor-wwii-comfort-women-sex-slaves-necessary-for-morale?lite
International Women’s Day – Let’s Celebrate!
By cheemar on March 8, 2013
Today marks the 102nd year of International Women’s Day. Below are links to articles and posts about gender geography, inspirational women,and ending violence against women . Please set aside some time today to acknowledge and celebrate women’s achievements and reflect on the necessary changes still need for gender equality. Don’t forget the key theme this […]
3 girls found dead in India well; mother calls for culprits to be hanged
By cheemar on February 27, 2013
Three sisters were found dead on February 16, 2013 in a well in India. The mother of these girls is speaking out and has called for those responsible to be caught and publicly hanged. The three girls — aged 6, 9, and 11 — were allegedly raped. The past few months have highlighted the growing concern […]
New Delhi police fire water cannon at India rape protest
By cheemar on December 28, 2012
For the past few weeks, news headlines have highlighted the frustration Indian nationals are feeling with regards to the increase in rape cases over the years as well as the manner in which police are handling these cases. Protests and outrage have been prompted over the gang-rape and beating of a 23-year-old woman on a moving […]
Rape is shredding Syria’s social fabric
By cheemar on December 8, 2012
As stated in the article, “rape and other forms of sexualized violence have long been used as a tool of war to destroy not only individual bodies but entire communities.” We have seen rape used as a tool of war by South Sudan soldiers, during the Rwandan genocide, and now in Syria. By highlighting these injustices […]
‘Men don’t have to worry about being caught’: Sex mobs target Egypt’s women
By cheemar on December 8, 2012
After reading this disturbing article, I cannot help but think if Canadians feel the same way about Canada. Do you feel safe in Canada? Although Canadian laws are tough on rape, do rapists themselves usually got off easy? Post your thoughts and opinions in the comments section. Article: http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/05/15675200-men-dont-have-to-worry-about-being-caught-sex-mobs-target-egypts-women#.UL9yPa4Ge7E.email Article on Canada’s judicial system: http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/10/12/sidestepping-the-lash-punishment-of-rape-and-child-sex-offenders-lagging-in-canada-critics/