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Sunday, September 20, 2020 - 06:19

Why a Feminist Economic Recovery Plan is Essential to Advancing Gender Equality

Women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have been at the forefront of Canada’s pandemic response and women need to be centered in Canada’s...
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 09:42

Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Becoming a Mentor

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Many people who are new to mentorship think that mentoring someone is a one-way street of giving time and advice, ultimately enriching the mentee’s...
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Friday, September 11, 2020 - 12:34

YWCA Rooftop Garden: Our Most Beloved Hidden Gem

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The Rooftop Garden is one of the YWCA’s most beloved hidden gems. It is a healthy, diverse ecosystem in the middle of downtown Vancouver, and it...
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Friday, September 4, 2020 - 14:10

"Honestly It Changed My Life" - How Mentoring Shaped One Woman's Career And Life

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Mariya has been involved with the YWCA High School Mentorship program for 18 years, as both a mentee and a mentor. Now she wants to encourage others...
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Monday, August 31, 2020 - 07:03

Dating Safe: How to Safely Intervene if you Witness Violence

Social Change
“As few as 8% of adolescents who experience dating violence reach out to parents, teachers, health care practitioners, or other adults who can help...
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Monday, August 24, 2020 - 07:13

Dating Safe: Intoxication Culture and How it Impacts Relationships

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“44% of youth surveyed in BC indicated that they had drank heavily in the last month.” [1] Intoxication culture permeates through media, schools,...
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Monday, August 17, 2020 - 07:12

Dating Safe: Understanding Dating Violence

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“More than 11 million Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted since the age of 15.” [1] Dating violence is a widespread issue in Canada...
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Monday, August 10, 2020 - 07:04

Dating Safe: Social Media And Dating

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According to the United Nations, 75% of women have experienced cyber violence online. [1] LGBTQ2S youth experience cyber-violence three times as much...
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Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 11:01

The YWCA Employment Navigator Program Helps Single Mothers Thrive

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Single mothers can face great challenges. They might experience isolation, unstable housing, food insecurity and difficulty accessing resources and...
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Monday, August 3, 2020 - 08:30

Dating Safe: Building Consent Culture in Your Relationships

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The most common types of unwanted sexual behavior experienced by women in public are unwanted sexual attention (25%), unwanted physical contact (17...
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