On January 22, our executive director Nneka MacGregor and our board co-chair Dr. Tope Adefarakan went to Queen’s Park to make a submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, regarding Bill 132 – an Act to amend various statutes with respect to sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence and related matters.

Read the full submission below!

Our executive director Nneka was interviewed by Michelle King Robson and Pamela Peeke on their radio show HER Radio, a part of Radio MD’s network of health and wellness-related radio shows.

She gave her insight on the why’s, what’s and how’s on the topic of restraining orders.

Lister to her interview on HER Radio here! http://radiomd.com/show/her-radio/item/22436-restraining-orders-when-to-get-one-why

This great op-ed piece was published in the Toronto Star, and talks about the measures needed to #BringBackOurGirls.

Read the article here.

We’re excited to be hosting a panel discussion on engaging boys and men as allies in ending gender-based violence. This is a free public event and all are welcome!

Click here for more information about Guy Talk, and click here to confirm your attendance via Facebook.

Our wonderful Toronto member and MASAVAW participant Gaby was interviewed by CBC Radio to discuss WomenatthecentrE and our Kilimanjaro project.
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Today is the day people across Ontario wore purple in support of the Shine The Light initiative, which encourages dialogue and discussion about the topic of violence against women.

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The WE WOC program was a phenomenal success! All the participants agreed that it was a truly transformative experience. The pictures speak for themselves. See you at the next one!

On Friday, April 27th, 2012, our Executive Director Nneka MacGregor  delivered a key note address at an event hosted by the Kingston Frontenac Anti-Violence Coordinating Committee (KFACC). (more…)