Women Leaders

We need a different kind of self defence for women

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New female premier of Alberta brings in most powerful law

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As a lawyer, I know that THE most powerful laws are those guaranteeing democracy. The BIGGEST barrier to democracy is corporate and union and “rich people” funding politicians. This is because in our system you can actually (through media) buy yourself into being elected. This is wrong. Premier Rachel Notley as her first act as leader introduced

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Minerva has a great program for women leaders

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The Minerva Foundation is now accepting applications for Women Leading the Way™ – a distinctive, hands-on, leadership training program for women who want to have an impact in business, government and community. Cohort 5 starts September 2015. Cohort 6 starts January 2016. For more information, call Jo-Anne at 604.683.7635 ext 228 or email wlw@theminervafoundation.com. Or go

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Read this beautiful article on male privilege – by a man

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This is such an amazing article written by a man who understands how differently women are treated and how much more women need to do to simply be safe and accepted. I notice he is a social justice teacher. This type of article really helps build empathy….the secret tool to deep change! Male Privilege

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Come to the UBC Institute for Future Legislators

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UBC’s Summer Institute for Future Legislators takes place in Victoria in July and August. More information about the program is available at: www.democracy.arts.ubc.ca.  Thanks to VanCity and an anonymous donor, UBC’s Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions is pleased to announce that they have a limited number of grants and are especially keen to recruit women, First

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Come to Women’s Campaign School in Victoria

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Want to learn essential campaign skills in a welcoming non-partisan environment? Register for Women’s Campaign School! When: June 12-14, 2015 Where: Legislative Chambers, Victoria, BC Registration Costs: $200 Regular, $100 Student/Volunteer/Women facing financial barriers Register: http://www.womenvoters.ca/womens_campaign_school_2015 Instructors include: Speaker Linda Reid, MLA Carole James, Councilor Adriane Carr and many more! Space is limited so register

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A female leader makes all the difference in Ontario

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Here is a great article: “460,000 and counting” by Ann Decter, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, YWCA Canada. The Ontario government has recently gone activist on violence against women, and as far as this parent is concerned – that’s a good thing. In March, Premier Wynne announced It’s Never Okay, a new provincial action

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