This Op-Ed in The Star spotlights Bill C-337, also called The JUST Act. If passed, the bill will require all federally appointed judges to complete training in sexual assault law, provide explanations for rulings, as well as ensure that the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Latest from EVA BC
Longhouse Dialogues – Be More Than A Bystander Public Presentation
We are so excited to be delivering a Be More Than A Bystander presentation on June 1 at 6pm in Vancouver! Free and open to public, the presentation is part of The Longhouse Dialogues, a Women Deliver Mobilization-satellite event from May … Continue reading
Government of Canada Announces Funding to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment in British Columbia
On May 21st, 2019, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced nearly $5.3 million in funding to four organizations in B.C. that are working to address sexual harassment in Canadian workplaces. With the generous support of the … Continue reading
Open Letter: Women Refugees At Risk From Changes to Refugee Rights in Budget Bill
EVA BC has signed an open letter alongside women’s and feminist groups across Canada, urging the Canadian government to withdraw proposed legislative changes to refugee rights in the federal budget bill (Bill C-97) that would especially harm women and children … Continue reading
EVA BC is Hiring! CCWS Regional Coordinator
Ending Violence Association of BC’s Community Coordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS) Program is looking for a Regional Coordinator to join the team. If you’re interested in this exciting work, please take a look at our job posting: CCWS Regional Coordinator.
Government of Canada Announces Investment in Greater Vancouver Area Women’s Organizations
This morning, Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, announced that the government will invest $5.3M in organizations serving women from across the Lower Mainland to support sustainable women’s movement under the Capacity-building … Continue reading
NEW! Be More Than A Bystander Winter Holiday Message
We are pleased to share with you a holiday message from our Be More Than A Bystander, featuring Rolly Lumbula of the BC Lions – Winter Holiday Message from EVA BC and the BC Lions.
Grants Awarded to Combat Gender-Based Violence
EVA BC has received a one-time grant of $100,000 to continue supporting new and developing interagency case assessment teams (ICATs) – Grants Awarded to Combat Gender-Based Violence. Many thanks to the Government of British Columbia for your support of ICATs … Continue reading
NEW! 2018 Be More Than A Bystander Radio PSAs
Please check out our newest 2018 Be More Than A Bystander radio PSAs featuring the BC Lions urging listers to “Break the Silence on Violence Against Women”, aired on radio stations throughout British Columbia: “Anyone can be more than a … Continue reading
EVA BC Annual Training Forum 2018
We are very excited to announce that registration for EVA BC’s Annual Training Forum: Beyond #MeToo: Supporting Survivors | Changing Culture, is now open! Register early to get into the workshops of your choice! https://evabc-atf2018.eventbrite.ca This Training Forum will build on the … Continue reading