NAWL Report Card on the Throne Speech and the Harper Government Agenda for the 40th Parliament
on Monday, 24 November 2008
NAWL evaluates the federal government on its responsiveness to national issues: budgeting and fiscal management, jobs and well-being, participation of Canadians, Crime and Safety, Building Stronger Government Institutions, and Promoting Equality for Girls and Women. See the Report.
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Letter to NAWL Friends, Collaborators, and Advocates
Posted by: Alison Dewar
on Monday, 17 September 2007
NAWL is forced to lay off staff and shut down our office due to federal funding changes.
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Mothering in Law: Defending Women’s Rights in 2007 - What Women in Canada Need!
In celebration of Mother’s Day, the National Association of the Law brings to Parliament Hill a message on behalf of women across Quebec and the rest of Canada.
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Is Your Political Party Getting All A's?
on Wednesday, 14 February 2007
NAWL sends a valentine to all federal MPs.
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Statement for Women's Equality and Human Rights
on Sunday, 10 December 2006
The December 10th Statement for Women's Equality and Human Rights was released to the media at a press conference in Ottawa on Parliament Hill on December 10th, 2006, International Human Rights Day.
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Letter to Harper on Women's Funding
Posted by: Andrée Côté
on Friday, 01 December 2006
NAWL had requested an meeting with Prime Minister Harper but he declined the invitation. This letter reviews the issues raised previously and asks again for a meeting.
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NAWL calls on Mr. Harper to respect International Law on Social and Economic Rights
Posted by: Andrée Côté
on Wednesday, 28 June 2006
In 1976 Canada ratified the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Yet, despite having ratified this Covenant 30 years ago, little progress has been achieved for the most vulnerable groups in Canadian society.
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Childcare is Key to Women’s Equality
Posted by: Andrée Côté
on Wednesday, 08 March 2006
Childcare is key to women’s equality. NAWL and FAFIA call on Prime Minister Harper to maintain and renew childcare funding agreements with the provinces.
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500 Aboriginal Women Missing or Murdered
Posted by: Andrée Côté
on Tuesday, 08 March 2005
Some 500 Aboriginal women have been disappeared/murdered over the past three decades in Canada. In support of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), NAWL and others urge Minister Anne McLellan to fund research and education related to violence against Aboriginal women.
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