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
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No Charges Laid in Reported Sexual Assault at Canadian Forces Base on Vancouver Island
Black Press Media’s Nina Grossman interviewed EVA BC’s Executive Director about B.C.’s Crown Prosecution Service’s decision to not press charges in the case of a reported sexual assault at the CFB Esquimalt naval base near Victoria last fall, despite the … Continue reading
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
BC Lions Tackle Big Topics at Hope Secondary School
This Hope Standard article spotlights a recent visit by our Be More Than A Bystander Program to Hope Secondary School – BC Lions tackle big topics at Hope Secondary School.
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
Charges Recommended in CFB Esquimalt Sex Assault, but Crown Declines
This CTV News article spotlights a CFB Esquimalt sexual assault case that has been dropped by Crown prosecutors despite investigators with the Canadian Armed Forces Military Police recommending charges: Charges recommended in CFB Esquimalt sex assault, but Crown declines.
CKNW Interview with Kristi Yuris – Murder in Toronto Casts Light on Epidemic of Domestic Violence
In this CKNW interview, Simi Sara speaks with EVA BC’s Community Coordination for Women’s Safety Regional Coordinator, Kristi Yuris, about the murder of Dr. Elana Fric in 2016 by her husband, Mohammed Shamji, and how it casts light on 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