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Scheerpost: Prostitution Is a Racialized Hate Crime Against Women
Racists target the humanity of those they attack. In the Atlanta spa deaths, two Chinese women and four Korean women were six of the...
Mar 24, 20211 min read


Edmonton Journal: Atlanta shootings the product of systemic sexism and racism
Long’s violence is as hateful as it is senseless. However, this is not violence that was motivated only by the misogyny or racism of a...
Mar 24, 20211 min read


Video - Sexism, Racism, Poverty, Criminalization: Why We Need a Guaranteed Livable Income
We brought together leading feminist thinkers to talk about their work with women, women in poverty, Indigenous women, women of colour, and
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Sexism, Racism, Poverty, Criminalization, and why we need Guaranteed Livable Income (GLI)
Sexism, Racism, Poverty, Criminalization, and why we need GLI
Aug 3, 20201 min read


BC Commission on Money Laundering: Asian Women for Equality presentation
police ignore opportunities to interfere with an income stream that benefits organized crime
Nov 7, 20194 min read


Supreme Court Decision: Bradley Barton to face re-trial in death of Cindy Gladue
“We hoped the Court would see that systemic misogyny motivates male violence against women, including male demand for prostitution. We expec
May 24, 20193 min read


Indigenous and Women of Colour Rise
This evening will elevate powerful feminist voices that speak the truth, that rip down the fantasies of the powerful and inspire us to fight
Mar 8, 20191 min read


Standing Together
Fay Blaney, Aboriginal Women’s Action Network Kyle Farquharson, Climate Convergence Ross Gentleman, Community Congress for Economic...
Oct 17, 20181 min read


Our City, Our Community, Our Chinatown
In honour of our heritage and the contributions of Asian peoples in Canada, the Asian Women for Equality Society is hosting a panel that...
Jun 7, 20181 min read


INTERVIEW: Women of Colour Against the Sex Trade
SPACE International proudly presents 'Women of Colour Against the Sex Trade', the very first event of its kind in Britain. Hear Black,...
Mar 3, 20183 min read


An Australian Perspective on Canada's Prostitution Laws
"How was the issue of Indigenous women in prostitution represented at the deliberations over Canada's Bill C-36?"
Dec 9, 20171 min read


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...
Aug 11, 20161 min read


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...
May 21, 20161 min read


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
May 28, 20151 min read


The “Comfort Women” and Contemporary Forms of Sexual Violence Against Women
During and in the years leading up to World War II, the Japanese Army mobilized more than 200,000 women from across Asia into sexual slavery
Mar 25, 20141 min read


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.
Mar 3, 20141 min read


Help Prostitutes by Fighting Racism
Prostitutes in Canada may come from a diversity of backgrounds, but women of colour are disproportionately represented.
Jan 9, 20142 min read


Traffic - Free Film Screening
A unique and powerful film addressing human-trafficking followed by discussion about the impact on Richmond and what can be done.
Jun 19, 20131 min read
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