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NAWL | ANFD
151, Slater Street, suite 408
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3
613.241.7570 (Tel)
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About NAWL
The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is a feminist non-profit organization that has worked to promote the equality rights of all women in Canada since 1974. NAWL is governed by a regionally representative Steering Committee elected by our membership.
Mission
NAWL works through law reform to achieve substantive equality and the realization of human rights for all women in Canada.
Principles
NAWL recognizes that women’s experience of inequality is systemic and reflects overlapping and intersecting forms of discrimination based on race, class, sexual orientation, disability, age, language and other characteristics.
NAWL works to end racism and colonialism, remove barriers faced by women with disabilities and oppose all other forms of oppression and discrimination.
NAWL works to ensure women’s economic and social security by advocating for social justice and the meaningful participation of women in Canadian society and in the decisions that affect their lives, families and communities.
NAWL is committed to eliminating all forms of violence against women and children, and to ensuring reproductive choice for women.
NAWL is a collaborative women-centered organization that strives to be regionally representative, bilingual, and genuinely representative of marginalized women.
NAWL engages in well-reasoned, informative, innovative research, lobbying and popular education on issues relevant to women’s lives and experiences.
In developing its policies and positions, NAWL applies an integrated feminist analysis that reflects its commitment to ending all forms of discrimination against women.
NAWL is committed to working collectively and in coalition with other groups to dismantle barriers to all women’s equality.
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What We Do
The National Association of Women and the Law promotes women’s equality through action, legal research and education.
NAWL lobbies for change to federal and provincial laws and regulations.
NAWL produces publications on legal issues affecting all aspects of women’s lives.
NAWL consults with government officials on legal issues of concern to women.
NAWL provides legal expertise in the service of the Canadian women’s movement.
NAWL advocates for gender equality in the courts and in the legal profession.
NAWL sponsors pan-Canadian conferences that formulate policy positions on such critical issues as the feminization of poverty, international perspectives on women and the law, and reproductive technologies.
NAWL hosts workshops and consultations on gender bias in the criminal justice system, family law and in the legal profession.
NAWL promotes feminist scholarship through our Charitable Trust for Research and Education.
NAWL organizes public education activities through our regional caucuses on legal issues affecting women.
NAWL promotes feminist perspectives on current legal issues through the media.
NAWL’s Origins
In 1974, NAWL was created at a conference held at the University of Windsor law school.
For over 30 years, NAWL has used its unique research as a foundation for effective action and advocacy. Through its educational work NAWL has played a vital role in raising public awareness about legal issues affecting women.
NAWL has played a major role in the following milestones towards women's equality:
- Sections 15 and 28 in the Charter of Rights & Freedoms;
- amendments to sexual assault laws;
- positive changes to family law and to the Divorce Act;
- rape shield legislation;
- criminal harassment legislation
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Become a Life Member of NAWL
Membership is open to anyone who supports NAWL’s objectives.
BENEFITS
• Receive quarterly electronic updates regarding upcoming campaigns and other NAWL activities across the country;
• Participate in important feminist campaigns to defend women’s equality and human rights.
HOW?
Donate $10.00 and/or make an in-kind contribution.
Become a Friend of NAWL
Become a friend of NAWL and donate a dollar (or more) a day to our TRUST FUND and support our education efforts to educate and empower women with knowledge
of the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Because women’s human rights are worth (at least) a dollar a day! |
CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPTS ARE ISSUED ANNUALLY |
$365
(1 yr)
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$730
(2 yrs)
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$1,825
(5 yrs)
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Any other amount
welcome!
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Subscribe to NAWL Publications
Cost: $30.00 (1 yr)
Includes:
• Jurisfemme
• Briefs
• Reports
Pay by credit card by phone or send us a cheque.
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