Gender Equality is an Economic Issue
Being "pro-women" does not make us "anti-men". Gender equality is not solely a women's issue, it is an economic issue.
Everyone should be challenging systematic biases when they witness it, act against discrimination and drive gender parity.
Let's Amplify Our Voice
All things are not equal between men and women. We have real work to do.
It is a diverse world and we need to challenge situations that are no longer serving us.
"We all share a responsibility to address the social and economic issues facing women, which are fundamentally human issues." - Government of Canada
We have been asked why men are at some of our events.
We need men, women and non-binary individuals alike to be our allies, support our cause and amplify our voice. There are indeed some events that we host where men are welcome to attend. If they hold our values to be true, we need allies, and the best way for them to learn about the issues facing women is to attend some of our events.
Transgender and non-binary individuals are always welcome.
“We have a duty to show up in the world with meaning and purpose and commitment to doing good. And to use any privilege that we have to make positive change and to disrupt oppressive systems.”
Meena Harris - Lawyer and Founder of Phenomenal Woman
More about all things not being equal
Some More Reading
- The Pink Tax in Canada: What is it and why does it exist? – Published on Reviewlution, written by Angela Najdenovska
- One Year Later: Reflections following the overturn of Roe v. Wade – Published on Equal Futures Network, written by Biko Mwalagho
- The Glass Ceiling: Definition, History, Effects, and Examples – Published by Investopedia, written by Julia Kagan
- Women in Business: Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Canada – Published by Smith Investigation Agency, written by Whitney Joy Smith
Additional Resources to Learn More
- Canadian Women’s Foundation - Their vision is that every woman, girl, and gender-diverse person has the power, safety, support, and rights to thrive, today and tomorrow. They are Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality, focused on growing support for grassroots feminist action.
- Equal Voice - Dedicated to electing more women to all levels of political office in Canada. A national, bilingual, multi-partisan organization that advocates for and support women and gender diverse candidates at all levels of government; from all political parties; from all parts of the country.
- Malala Fund - Malala Fund is working for a world where every girl can learn and lead. Their work is focused on ensuring every girl can have 12 years of free, safe, and quality education.
- Period Promise Alberta – A United Way initiative to help end period poverty in Alberta and offer support to those in need.
- Women and Gender Equality Canada - Committed to advancing equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada's economic, social, and political life.
gender based violence
It affects us all
Sadly, all genders experience violence but 98.5% of people served were women according to a 2022 report from Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters. Ending gender-based violence is urgent. 184 women and girls were violently killed in 2022; one women or girl is killed every 48 hours* (Source: https://femicideincanada.ca/callitfemicide2018-2022.pdf)
“Domestic violence can carry over into the workplace, threatening women’s ability to maintain economic independence. More than half (53%) of study respondents who experienced domestic violence said that at least one type of abusive act happened at or near their workplace. Almost 40% of those who had experienced domestic abuse said it made it difficult for them to get to work, and 8.5% said that they lost their jobs because of it.” – Canadian Women’s Foundation
It affects us all. It is heartbreaking and tragic and totally preventable.
“We still have a culture of stigma. Stigma silences and leads to preventable tragedies.” – Canadian Women’s Foundation
Every 6 days a woman in Canada is killed by her intimate partner
Compiled by the Canadian Women's Foundation, this guide can help save lives.
Download the Action Guide now, and be a part of the network that ends the stigma and supports those experiencing abuse.
More resources
If you need emergency support 24/7 crisis line 780-464-7233
- A Safe Place – An emergency shelter for women and children, a crisis and family violence information line, providing community outreach and public education to end domestic violence in our community.
- Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters – The provincial network organization of domestic violence shelters in Alberta.
- Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability- Research and information centre conducting, and promoting research and knowledge to prevent femicide and other forms of gender-based killings in Canada.
- National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence - The National Action Plan consists of five pillars and a foundation.
- Saffron Centre - Supporting the healing and empowerment of those who have been affected by sexual violence.
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