In Conversation with Julie Bindel
Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that Canada’s prostitution laws are constitutional
“Overall, I find that Parliament’s response to a pressing and substantial concern is acarefully crafted legislative scheme that prohibits the most exploitive aspects of the sex tradewhile immunizing sex workers […]
Press Release: Women’s Equality Coalition praises Ontario Superior Court’s confirmation of the constitutionality of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act
Vancouver, B.C., – The Women’s Equality Coalition, an intervener in Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform v. Attorney General has argued before the Ontario Superior Court that “… prostitution… […]
A man is charged with the murder of Isabelle Thomas
Read the full story on CBC A man accused of killing a Prince George woman has been charged with first degree murder, RCMP say. Twenty-two-year-old Isabelle Thomas was identified by family […]
Man charged in relation to series of sex assaults in 2009-10
Read the full story on CBC Police in Vancouver say a man has been charged in relation to four sexual assaults against young women in the city’s downtown core between […]
Brianna Jankauskas from Kelowna was killed by a man she was dating
Read the full story on Castanet According to court documents, 38-year-old Brandon Davina was charged with manslaughter on Tuesday [August 22, 2023] for the killing of Brianna Jankauskas. Davina was […]
Man charged with murder of Kwikwetlem councillor Stephanie Patterson
Read the full story at CTV News Vancouver The man who was initially reported missing along with Kwikwetlem councillor Stephanie Patterson has now been charged with her murder. David Frank […]
Opinion: How women use Facebook to warn each other about predatory men
Throughout 2023, there has been an explosion of closed groups popping up on Facebook under the banner of “Are We Dating the Same Guy,” each specific to a particular community/region […]
Let the UN Special Rapporteur on VAWG Deliver her Mandate: An Open Letter
Download the letter for the French and Spanish versions and list of signatories We, the undersigned, representatives of feminist, women’s and human rights organisationsfrom the four corners of the world, […]
Bill S-212: Vancouver Rape Relief’s submission to the Senate Committee on Legal And Constitutional Affairs
BURDEN OF CURRENT SYSTEM We emphatically support the aim of Bill S-212: to promote community integration by removing barriers to essential needs such as housing and employment. In recognition of […]