In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual month-long celebration of the outstanding achievements of women throughout Canada’s history. Women’s History Month includes International Day of the Girl on October 11 and Persons Day on October 18.
It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal.
Public Safety Canada will be hosting a series of webinars to raise awareness and promote knowledge sharing about the crime of online child sexual exploitation (OCSE) amongst partners and stakeholders across Canada. To learn more about the series follow this link: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/cmbttng-nln-chld-sxl-xplttn-2022/index-en.aspx
*Please note this event starts 10:00 am CST* Gendered disinformation and violence against women online have become a reality across the globe. A growing body of research shows that women online are targets of vicious online attacks and gendered disinformation campaigns framing women as inherently untrustworthy, unintelligent, too emotional, or sexualized, often carried out with malign […]
*Please note this event is available in English and French and will start at 12:30 pm CST* (French translation below) Webinar 3: The Role of Civil Society Organizations and Academia in the Fight Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation Public Safety Canada is hosting a series of webinars to raise awareness and promote knowledge sharing about […]
SASS is a registered non-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to eliminating sexual violence in Saskatchewan through research, public education, and advocacy.