Posts Tagged "International Women's Day"

Honouring the Indigenous women leaders and sacred life-givers this International Women’s Day

March 5, 2026

As we enter into International Women’s Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize all the strong, brave and passionate Indigenous women who take on the role of land defending, taking action for justice all while caring for children, families and communities. As Indigenous Rights Coordinator…

Post filed in: Gender Justice, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights

In a fractured world, women peacebuilders are essential

March 4, 2026

An Op-Ed by Rachel Warden, printed in The Hill Times’ March 4, 2026 issue In celebrating International Women’s Day, it’s impossible to ignore the shadow cast by rising authoritarianism, armed conflict and climate instability, a shadow that women feel acutely.   Governments, including our own,…

Post filed in: Gender Justice, Human Rights

Migrant women sustain Canada. It’s time for rights and status

March 3, 2026

An International Women’s Day reflection International Women’s Day is often a celebration. We honour progress, spotlight leadership and applaud women breaking barriers. But movements for gender justice also demand truth. They ask us to look beyond the women who are…

Post filed in: Gender Justice, Migrant Justice

International Women’s Day – Peacebuilding in the West Bank

March 7, 2024

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, KAIROS and its partners have been immersed in the Final Reporting for our six-year Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security program with Global Affairs Canada, including Wi’am: Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre,…

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International Women’s Day in Colombia

March 5, 2024

Seguir en español. There are several reasons to visit our partners, but this March, I will join the Organizacion Femenina Popular (OFP) in Barrancabermeja, Colombia for a common cause – the struggle for equality, women’s rights, and an end to…

Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage