by General Authority | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Covid-19
From the Manitoba Government–International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognize the socio-economic, political and cultural achievements of women across the globe. On this special day, we pause and reflect on the great strides we have made...
by General Authority | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog, Covid-19
From The Conversation–The increase in online interaction created by COVID-19 has generated a spike in girls and young women being subjected to what’s called technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV). The term refers to everything from sharing someone’s nude...
by General Authority | Feb 8, 2022 | Blog, Covid-19
From CBC News–With children having spent more time on mobile devices, tablets and computers at home for both academic and non-academic pursuits, there has been a 37 per cent increase in the overall online victimization of youth, according to the Canadian Centre...
by General Authority | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, Covid-19
From CBC News–In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, snapshots of another concerning and growing epidemic are beginning to emerge. Organizations and shelters that help women navigate and escape domestic violence are reporting sharp increases in their use and...
by General Authority | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Covid-19
CAMH Press Release–Adult Canadians are reporting levels of moderate to severe anxiety, loneliness and feelings of depression as high as early in the pandemic, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH) ninth survey of Canadians’ pandemic...
by General Authority | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Covid-19
From the Winnipeg Free Press–As the cost of living in Manitoba rises and the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, so do the needs of women’s centres providing resources to vulnerable people. At the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre, the cupboards usually filled to...
