Canada

Asian Women for Equality to appear before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Le français suit. The Government of Canada is reviewing laws about prostitution and Asian Women for Equality has been invited to speak to...

Helping criminalized women reduce vulnerability

Workshop on Criminal Record Suspension hosted by Law Courts Centre - Amici Curiae Speakers: Grace Balbutin (AWCEP) and Randall Cohn...

Standing Together

Fay Blaney, Aboriginal Women’s Action Network Kyle Farquharson, Climate Convergence Ross Gentleman, Community Congress for Economic...

The End of Poverty - Gagner un Revenu de Base au Canada

Getting basic income right in Canada. How should basic income policy be designed and implemented to benefit everyone?

International Approaches to Prostitution

Prostitution is a controversial issue around the world, including Canada. This panel will discuss the impact of the different approaches to

World Social Forum: Prostitution in the Age of Imperialism

Prostitution in the Age of Imperialism: Asian Women Against the Sex Industry and Sexualized Racism. Speakers: AF3IRM, Asian Women...

Comfort Women: Asian Women Fight Back

Comfort Women: Asian Women Fight Back to Challenge History and Claim our Future. Hosted by Asian Women Coalition Ending Prostitution at...

A Comfort Women Statue in Burnaby's Central Park?

Women bear the brunt of war and militarism. During World War II Asian women and girls were taken from their homes and community to sexually

Bedford: Implications for Asian Women

The Supreme Court of Canada decision in Bedford will have far reaching negative impact on Asian women's rights and freedoms.

Help prostitutes by fighting racism

Prostitutes in Canada may come from a diversity of backgrounds, but women of colour are disproportionately represented.