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Steps to Safety at Interval House of Hamilton

Steps to Safety at Interval House of Hamilton

Interval House of Hamilton is raising money through their Steps to Safety campaign with the hopes of replacing the shelter's front walkway. Over the years, thousands of women and children fleeing abuse and violence have walked through the doors of Interval House of...

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Canada’s Femicide List

Canada’s Femicide List

Each New Year's Day brings hopes of fresh beginnings and new memories. Traditionally January 1 is the “reset” date for many things… including the collection of various data. The Canadian Observatory for Justice and Accountability (CFOJA) will begin to collect new data...

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Lance – Bio, Chair of MentorAction

Lance – Bio, Chair of MentorAction

My name is Lance and I am the current Chair of MentorAction, I am involved with MentorAction because I believe violence is unacceptable. As Pope John Paul II said, “Violence is a crime against humanity, for it destroys the very fabric of society.” When people hear...

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December 10 – Human Rights Day

December 10 – Human Rights Day

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence ends on December 10 - which is also Human Rights Day. The 2020 theme is: Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights. The COVID-19 pandemic further exasperated gender inequities resulting in countless women...

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