Champions for Equality is a new campaign launched by the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of BC, in partnership with the BC Gender Equity Office. The Campaign highlights and celebrates the work of women leaders in BC. The stories of … Continue reading
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Op-Ed: I Was Told Women Are Too ‘Distracting” to Work Construction
In this Op-Ed, Red Seal carpenter Kristine Byers writes about the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and speaks to changes that are now taking place to reduce barriers faced by women in the trades, including a … Continue reading
CBC Daybreak South Interview – Kelowna RCMP Sexual Assault Review and Training
EVA BC’s Executive Director was interviewed by Chris Walker on CBC Daybreak South to talk about the RCMP release of their review of sexual assault reporting at the Kelowna RCMP detachment and the importance of mandatory comprehensive sexual assault training … Continue reading
Radio Media Round Up on New Bill for Five Days Paid Leave in Domestic and Sexual Violence Cases
EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous was interviewed by various radio outlets to talk about the new legislation introduced yesterday which, if enacted, will allow victims and survivors of domestic or sexual violence to take five days of paid leave … Continue reading
Be More Than a Bystander Program Visits CSS
Clearwater Times spotlight on our Be More Than A Bystander Program presentation at Clearwater Secondary School – Be More Than a Bystander program visits CSS.
Wet’suwet’en Jurisdiction and Governance Must be Respected
In response to the treatment of Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, their people and supporters, the Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) supports the January 7, 2020 public statement issued by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC): The UBCIC Chiefs Council fully … Continue reading
EVA BC is Hiring! CCWS Regional Coordinator/Joint Program Manager
The Ending Violence Association of BC is hiring an individual to work as a Regional Coordinator and Joint Program Manager for Community Coordination for Women’s Safety (CCWS). If you’re interested in this exciting work, please take a look at our … Continue reading
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Characterizes Domestic Violence as ‘Tough Marriage’
During a Red FM radio interview yesterday, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson characterized those fleeing violence as “people who are in a tough marriage” – his response to BC NDP’s pledge to provide five days of paid leave for people … Continue reading
BC Lions Visit Kamloops School to Connect With Students About Preventing Gender-Based Violence
This CFJC article and video clip spotlights a recent visit by our Be More Than A Bystander Program to Kamloops to connect with students about preventing gender-based violence: BC Lions Visit Kamloops.
RTÉ Radio 1’s Drivetime Interview – Men Staying Silent Around Violence Against Women
Tracy Porteous, Executive Director of the Ending Violence Association of BC, was interviewed on RTÉ Radio 1’s Drivetime in Ireland about how so many men stay silent around violence against women, and the impacts of our Be More Than A … Continue reading