While the march acknowledges the deaths and disappearances of all women from the Downtown Eastside, it has been led by First Nations women from the beginning. The march and its organizers are widely recognized for their grassroots work demanding justice for Indigenous women and girls who are disproportionately victims of violence and homicides.
VAWnet News Blog
This area provides access to current and past news coverage on various issues related to gender-based violence that has national reach or impact, a full archive of NRCDV eNewsletters featuring announcements of new resources, initiatives, and events and access to our recent and archived TA questions of the month.
In the News
Thursday, February 14, 2019
In the News
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
The leave will allow employees to attend medical appointments and counseling, attend legal proceedings, seek safe housing and visit support agencies.
eNewsletters
Monday, February 11, 2019
This February, NRCDV is highlighting the work of organizations that center young people and youth-driven initiatives.
TA Question of the Month
Friday, February 01, 2019
“When we treat each other with respect and value each other, we have the beginnings of ending violence in our communities. Promoting ‘unity’ is how we can accomplish those goals.” - Tanae LeClaire
In the News
Thursday, January 31, 2019
The bill would also increase tribal access to federal crime databases and require federal agencies to consult with tribes on reporting guidelines and other measures to protect Indigenous women and girls.
In the News
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
"Traffickers the world over continue to target women and girls," wrote UNODC’s Executive Director Fedotov, in the report’s preface. "The vast majority of detected victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and 35 per cent of those trafficked for forced labour are female."
