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For The Girls TO aims to bring women together across Toronto

A women-led social club in Toronto holds events for women from all over the city to talk, share, and highlight the experiences of women.

Feminist critic reminds us of forgotten female legends

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto celebrated an early International Women’s Day on Tuesday with a lecture by feminist media critic and advocate Anita Sarkeesian. She brings neglected stories about girl power back to life.
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Short list of women to appear on money released

The Bank of Canada announced on Thursday the five women it is considering to put on the next Canadian note.

Why I’m just not that into International Women’s Day

I think any opportunity to teach girls and boys about awesome female role models and the importance of gender equality is a good one. But part of me is thinking that if you want to celebrate women or a woman's achievement, why not do it today, tomorrow, any day and everyday?

Feminists mostly — but not unanimously — hail female on currency

Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau announced last week a Canadian woman will appear in the next series of bank notes. Feminists and gender equality organizations responded almost — but not entirely — unanimously with positive responses.

7 female activists you didn’t know were from Toronto

Toronto women have been among the leaders in the struggle for equality, according to a new exhibit being shown at several locations in the city this month.

VIDEO: Canadian charity lets artists send a message in Malala-inspired Toronto exhibit

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Canadians making strides toward gender equality

Growing up in a household where Jeff Perera’s father was abusive towards his mother had an impact on his perception of gender identification. “I had this very warped idea from him that this is my ultimate role model and you either rebel against it or repeat these cycles,” Perera said. “It was an opening for me to kind of explore these issues.” Today Jeff Perera is the community and youth engagement manager for the White Ribbon campaign. His organization delivers talks and facilitates workshops to engage men about the effects of gender inequality and violence against women. This week, the campaign also acknowledged International Women’s Day (IWD).

Toronto forum discusses current revolution in Middle East

A Canadian sociology professor says, despite the popular revolutions in the Middle East and...

‘Shoe Shine Gal’ calls women to break gender roles

Raised in a traditional family, Penny Simmons never dreamed of becoming the “shoe shine gal”.

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