We would like to introduce Rebecca Pacheco (she/her), the PCAWA Coordinator.
She is excited to continue the work that PCAWA has been doing for almost 40 years in the Region of Peel.
To connect with Rebecca or for any PCAWA inquires email [email protected]#PCAWA
🇨🇦 The Canadian government has endorsed the creation of a National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Canada.
✏️ This plan needs to include targeted support for survivors at post-secondary institutions.
📰 Read more: https://t.co/gixsoFSbDY
#Cdnpoli#EndGBV
Our first Edit-A-Thon was a success! Thanks to all of our editors we were able to make 133 edits on 30 Wikipedia articles, adding 4,300 words. #YWCAEdits#NowEditingAf
Check out this amazing conversation I got to have with Simona! It was an incredible opportunity to get to talk about the role of tech in our work, and also some discussions of self-care while we engage predominantly online.
Happy International Women's Day! Today marks the end of our first Edit-A-Thon. To celebrate we are sharing an interesting conversation we had with Simona Ramkisson about technology being used as a social justice tool. #YWCAEdits#NowEditingAf
https://t.co/8gRhScnxPS
Only a few days left of our Edit-A-Thon! On March 8th we will be closing out the event by sharing a video conversation we had with the amazing Simona Ramkisson about technology being used as a social justice tool. #YWCAEdits#NowEditingAf
Happy Galentine’s Day! Today we begin our Edit-A-Thon! Until March 8th we will be editing and creating pages on Wikipedia to highlight people, organizations and events in the history of gender equity. To register visit https://t.co/rP4tczPocY #YWCAEdits#NowEditingAf
YWCA Canada will be hosting our first Edit-A-Thon! We will be editing and creating pages on Wikipedia to highlight people, organizations and events that have been changemakers in the history of gender equity. To nominate pages https://t.co/ICUAkmkO4L #YWCAEdits#NowEditingAf
YWCA Canada will be hosting our first Edit-A-Thon! We will be editing and creating pages on Wikipedia to highlight people, organizations and events that have been changemakers in the history of gender equity. Info and to register: https://t.co/rP4tczPocY #YWCAEdits#NowEditingAf
Looking forward to learning about online safety for youth from my amazing colleagues as part of the #CanadaWeWant Knowledge Exchange!
Thank you @StdntsCmmssn for inviting @YWCA_Canada to this space ✨
Tune in next week to a panel discussion about cyberconsent and online gender-based violence featuring our Research Coordinator, Rebecca Pacheco, hosted by the @SFU Sexual Violence & Prevention Office. Register here: https://t.co/ASVTZgYAH3
Online sexual violence is becoming increasingly normalized and accepted behaviour. It happens so often that it is labeled as "normal" when really it is violence. These conversations must become normal so people know their rights. Check out my research with @YWCA_Canada for info.
Sexual violence on online platforms is increasingly normalized as acceptable behaviour. The Not Online. Not On Campus. project explores tech-facilitated sexual violence on post-secondary campuses across the country. Read the report: https://t.co/t3luoFpwjJ
#NotOnlineNotOnCampus
Students across the country are returning to campuses. 50% of targeted victims of sexual assault are post-secondary school-aged. The Not Online. Not On Campus. project looks to address sexual violence on campuses. Read the report: https://t.co/t3luoFpwjJ #NotOnlineNotOnCampus
As a new school year begins, it is important to be aware of the occurrence and danger of sexual violence on campus. The Not Online. Not On Campus. project extends our ongoing work to end gender-based violence. Read the full report: https://t.co/0ghbj6w541
#NotOnlineNotOnCampus
I will be speaking on a panel about cyberconsent and online sexual violence. It's a super important and relevant topic since our world and interactions have moved largely to online spaces. You can register here: https://t.co/BER6sqZjus