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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/
FREDA Conference Announcement: Nov 7-9 in Vancouver
By elainealpert on October 31, 2012
Apologies for the late notice about this upcoming important conference: Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence: Exploring the Continuum of Violence Against Women and Girls Nov 7-9 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown (1128 W. Hastings) Conference website: http://fredacentre.com/events/ *****REGISTRATION CLOSES at NOON on FRIDAY NOV 2 so don’t delay if you intend to register.
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Facebook as a tool for child sex traffickers
By elainealpert on October 29, 2012
Another heartbreaking use of modern technology to victimize vulnerable children. What suggestions do you have for intervention and prevention? http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/facebook-used-kidnap-traffic-indonesian-girls-1B6737538
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Pregnancies resulting from rape – part of God’s plan?
By elainealpert on October 24, 2012
I came across this story earlier today and have been absolutely horrified and unable to stop thinking about it. I wanted to share this with you to spark a discussion on the comment made by this politician. How can someone possibly think like this? What implications would a comment like this have on a person […]
Jimmy Savile – TV icon sex-abuse scandal rocks the BBC
By elainealpert on October 23, 2012
There is no limit to the stories of sexual predators or to the “respected” institutions that have enabled predators to continue either by looking the other way or by actively abetting them. See the latest at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/23/world/europe/uk-savile-bbc-scandal/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 and let log on with your thoughts. October 28, 2012 follow-up story on CNN.com: http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/28/world/europe/uk-savile-investigation/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 (Photo attribution for post image: By Jmb […]
Gender Aftershocks – Ongoing Sexual Violence in Haiti
By elainealpert on October 18, 2012
This is a superb article written by Allie Torgan and published on October 18, 2012 at cnn.com about the continuing scourge of sexual violence (both rape and also transactional survival sex) in displacement camps in Haiti. There are also glimmers of hope for both reporting and for prevention. What can be done both on the ground […]
Malala Yousufzai
By elainealpert on October 15, 2012
The horrific, premeditated attack on Malala Yousufzai and two of her schoolmates in Pakistan has riveted the world’s attention on the way girls and women are viewed and treated both in Pakistan and beyond, and on the urgent need to provide girls worldwide with both education and safety. Please refer to the articles below and offer […]
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Amanda Todd – The Tipping Point Against Bullying?
By elainealpert on October 11, 2012
This is so tragic and was so preventable – please read and comment on the series of articles surrounding Amanda Todd’s recent suicide. http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Social+media+networks+tell+story+Vancouver+area+teen+committed/7375941/story.html Here are some additional follow up stories: http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Bullied+teen+Amanda+Todd+took+life+Coroners+Service+confirms/7381793/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/Opinion/Columnists/DAPHNE+BRAMHAM+Amanda+tormentors+were+worse+than+mere/7383600/story.html – This brief op-ed contains some key insights on the effects of early sexualization of girls in Canadian society. http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Amanda+Todd+case+shows+bullying+traumatize+teen+girls/7388944/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Amanda+Todd+Anti+bullying+programs+learn+from+campaign/7393762/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/life/very+courageous+Amanda+Todd+father/7394530/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Bullying+Canada+breaking+point+says/7392590/story.html […]
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Rights group: Police rape woman in Tunisia, then charge her with indecency
By elainealpert on October 2, 2012
Almost unbelievable. Merits some serious discussion. http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/02/world/africa/tunisia-rape-protest/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
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