Policy & Advocacy
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which commence on November 25th and conclude on December 10th, encompass significant dates that spotlight the urgency of addressing this issue. November … Read more
A review of academic literature and feminist organisations’ policies, statements, and bylaws, suggests that applying a feminist lens to governance is primarily concerned with creating greater equality within the organisation. … Read more
People have a range of opinions about the importance and relevancy of “Days of Awareness” campaigns, especially in the information era where you can “just Google it”. Supporters of Awareness … Read more
Project Title: Knowledge Synthesis Project for three reports related to ending gender based violence in Nova Scotia: including the National Action Plan to End GBV, Mass Casualty Reports on Ending … Read more
Sexual assault, harassment, and/or violence is defined as any form of unconsented sexual contact (e.g., kissing, touching, rape). Sexual assault can also happen verbally in the form of jokes, threats, … Read more
Start Believing- a practical plan to address victim blaming in sexual assault cases. The issue of victim blaming in sexual assault cases is a complex and longstanding challenge in Canada, … Read more
As if the pandemic wasn’t enough, our friends and neighbour are now facing a food cost crisis. Basic staples such as bread, fruits, and vegetables, have been priced out of … Read more
Women’s Centres Connect is a provincial association of nine Women’s Centres from Yarmouth to Sydney offering direct services to rural women and working towards social change. Abortion access and supports … Read more
Connect recently completed new research on the role of Women’s Centres in the Continuum of Care for women who’ve experienced violence. This research focused on women in rural areas, and … Read more
Top Issues for 2021-2022 While there were many topics and issues tackled throughout this year, below is a list of issues that took a great deal of time and energy … Read more
Why is Women Human Rights Defenders Day Important? Women human rights defenders include any women, girls and gender diverse people who work to uphold rights. This may involve confronting physical … Read more
Rates of suicide have increased among women in Nova Scotia and services have not kept up with demand. Short-term provincial funding has been distributed, and community organizations are ready to … Read more
Women’s Centers Connect is comprised of nine Women’s Centers across Nova Scotia. During the pandemic we heard from women about the issues that they faced every day. We provide both … Read more
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is Canada’s first woman Minister of Finance and she has just presented a landmark budget that, for the first time, could be described as an “equitable … Read more
International Women’s Day 2021 # ChooseToChallenge The theme this year for International Women’s Day 2021 is ‘#Choose To Challenge’. We are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions everyday, … Read more
Nova Scotia has the highest rates of trafficking and exploitation in the Canada. Public Safety Canada states on its website: “A set of interrelated “push” and “pull” factors contribute to … Read more
Today we stand together to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 25 November Despite years of effort, advocacy, lobby and changes to the law, violence against … Read more
Engaging Men and Boys in Challenging Violence Against Women A Joint statement between Connect and the Transition Houses Association of Nova Scotia Every so often, women serving organizations are confronted … Read more
In Canada, more than 1.9 million women (age 18 and up) live on a low income, and more than 2.4 million women and girls (13.8%) are living on a low … Read more