Edmonton and Saskatoon – March 10, 2025 – In celebration of International Women’s Day, UFCW 401’s RISING Women’s Conference in Edmonton and UFCW Local 1400’s 19th Annual Women’s Conference in Saskatoon brought together hundreds of UFCW activists, all focused on empowering one another and advancing the fight for women’s rights and leadership.
Toronto – March 3, 2025 – International Women’s Day (IWD) offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress made for women’s rights in Canada and around the world, while also serving as a call to accelerate action. Celebrated globally on March 8, this day honours the achievements and contributions of women across all sectors of society, while acknowledging the challenges that still remain.
Toronto – December 6, 2024 – On December 6 each year, people across Canada observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day marks the tragic anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, where 14 women were killed by a gunman targeting female engineering students.
Toronto – November 21, 2024 – The 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that shines a spotlight on the devastating issue of gender-based violence (GBV), which impacts millions of women, Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming individuals worldwide.
Toronto – November 20, 2024 – Families and advocates across the countries are calling for the expansion of the $10aDay Child Care Plan as part of the 10 Days of Action for Child Care and Early Learning – to bring affordable and accessible child care to all families who need it.
Toronto – September 17, 2024 – September 18 is International Equal Pay Day, acknowledge the continuing fight to achieve equal pay for work of equal value.
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