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RCMP will be able to participate in Clare's Law in Alberta, Saskatchewan: Ottawa. OTTAWA — The federal government says RCMP in two Prairie provinces will be able to participate in a measure aimed at preventing people from becoming victims of domestic violence. © Provided by The Canadian Press.

RCMP will be able to participate in Clare's Law in Alberta, Saskatchewan: Ottawa

Alberta brings in Clare's Law to allow access to intimate partner's criminal records. EDMONTON — Alberta is the second province to bring in a law that could help people at risk of domestic violence learn about their intimate partner's criminal record. © Provided by The Canadian Press The legislation, which is informally known as Clare's Law, is to come into effect Thursday.

Alberta brings in Clare's Law to allow access to intimate partner's criminal records

"Alberta is currently the fourth highest in Canada for rates of police-reported intimate partner violence," Social Services Minister Rajan Sawhney said Tuesday. "In fact, Lethbridge has the highest rate in the country. 27 Things Men Do That Make Women Uncomfortable. Top female officer quits Canadian Forces, says she's 'sickened' by reports of sexual misconduct.

One of the most prominent women in the Canadian military has resigned, saying she is "disgusted" by ongoing reports of sexual misconduct in the Armed Forces and dismayed that it has taken this long for the problem to come to the fore.

Top female officer quits Canadian Forces, says she's 'sickened' by reports of sexual misconduct

Lt. -Col. Eleanor Taylor, the deputy commander of the 36th Brigade Group and a distinguished veteran of combat in Afghanistan, delivered a scathing resignation letter to senior military leaders — a letter that has been circulating around army headquarters in Ottawa. "I am sickened by ongoing investigations of sexual misconduct among our key leaders," Taylor wrote in the letter, which was posted to Facebook on Tuesday. "Unfortunately, I am not surprised. Sarah Everard case sparks outpouring from women sharing stories of abuse on UK streets. Many have also exchanged notes on the habitual precautions they take to try to stay safe when they walk alone -- and voiced their anger and frustration that this feels necessary.

Sarah Everard case sparks outpouring from women sharing stories of abuse on UK streets

The fact that a serving Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of Everard's kidnap and murder has only added to the sense of threat. The officer sustained a head injury and was hospitalized while in custody on Wednesday police told CNN. The suspect has since been discharged from hospital and returned to police custody. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick pointed out that it was "incredibly rare for women to be abducted" in the streets. But, she added, "I completely understand that despite this, women in London and the wider public -- particularly those in the area where Sarah went missing -- will be worried and may well be feeling scared. " A "Reclaim These Streets" vigil has been organized via Facebook for 6 p.m. American girl behind the camera: the pioneering work of Ruth Orkin – in pictures.

Harris team says it was blindsided by VP-elect's Vogue cover. WILMINGTON, Del. — Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris has landed on the cover of the February issue of Vogue magazine, but her team says there's a problem: the shot of the country's soon-to-be No. 2 leader isn't what both sides had agreed upon, her team says. © Provided by The Canadian Press Instead of the powder blue power suit Harris wore for her cover shoot, the first African American woman elected vice-president is instead seen in more casual attire and wearing Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers, which she sometimes wore on the campaign trail.

Harris team says it was blindsided by VP-elect's Vogue cover

Harris' team was unaware that the cover photo had been switched until images leaked late Saturday, according to a person involved in the negotiations over how Harris would be featured on the cover. Harris' office declined comment and the person spoke Sunday on condition of anonymity. Soldier Was Found Dead in Barracks on New Year's Eve — and Serviceman Allegedly Raped Her Previously. 48 hours after divorce court win, abused woman's Calgary house burned to the ground. Less than 48 hours after a judge sided with an abused wife in court — allowing her to live in the Calgary home she once shared with her husband, who is serving a prison sentence for brutally beating her — Molotov cocktails were thrown through the windows of the house, causing it to burn to the ground.

48 hours after divorce court win, abused woman's Calgary house burned to the ground

Natasha Bourdon's home caught fire in the city's northwest community of Nolan Hill on Dec. 3. She wasn't home at the time. Her story illustrates the dangers some face when they try to leave an abusive relationship. Many African, Asian families marry off daughters amid virus. KOIDU, Sierra Leone — The man first caught a glimpse of Marie Kamara as she ran with her friends past his house near the village primary school.

Many African, Asian families marry off daughters amid virus

Soon after, he proposed to the fifth-grader. © Provided by The Canadian Press. Qatar: Officials behind women exams referred to prosecutors. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Qatar said Friday it referred officials at its international airport to prosecutors for possible charges after women aboard Qatar Airways flights faced forced vaginal examinations following the discovery of an abandoned newborn baby. © Provided by The Canadian Press The statement comes as the Australian government has expressed outrage and union workers have threatened not to service Qatar Airways aircraft in Sydney over the Oct. 2 incident.

Qatar: Officials behind women exams referred to prosecutors

Angelina Jolie Pens Essay On The Rise Of Domestic Violence Against Women During The Pandemic. By Corey Atad. 14 hours ago The pandemic is proving to be harmful to women around the world and Angelina Jolie is fighting to change that.

Angelina Jolie Pens Essay On The Rise Of Domestic Violence Against Women During The Pandemic

On Friday, the actress and Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees published an essay in Time magazine calling on global leaders to take action. RELATED: Angelina Jolie Donates To Lemonade Stand Raising Money For Yemen “The UN Secretary General’s latest report on COVID-19 contains a chilling statement: ‘gains on gender equality risk being reversed by decades’ by the pandemic,” Jolie writes. “The numbers paint a stark picture of a possible 2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation globally by 2030, 13 million additional child marriages, an additional 15 million women and girls subjected to gender-based violence for every 3 months of lockdown, and a further 47 million women forced into extreme poverty.”

Jolie goes on to call out the United States for letting their Violence Against Women Act lapse last year. Kathryn Marshall: The pandemic's epidemic of violence against women. But let’s be clear — this was a major problem before we all went into lockdown.

Kathryn Marshall: The pandemic's epidemic of violence against women

A study done by the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative for Vulnerable Populations found that between 2010 and 2018, there were 662 domestic homicide victims. Overwhelmingly, these victims were women and children. Untitled. Amanda had a two-year call history with the domestic violence unit of a B.C. police department and a detailed diary with photos documenting injuries to her and her son.

She also had a letter from the B.C. government's Crime Victim Assistance Program quoting correspondence from police, which said "her file is deemed highest risk, as it has a substantial likelihood of grievous bodily harm or death. " Police recommended charges, but Crown prosecutors said there wasn't enough evidence. They encouraged her to seek protection through family court. But when she appeared before a judge to stop her former partner from getting unsupervised access to their young son, Amanda said she learned the hard way that talking about abuse can backfire.

"I wasn't given more than a couple of minutes to say anything about the abuse. Untitled. Article content continued The numbers revealed that among parents of young children, mothers had reduced their working hours between four and five times more than fathers during the period studied — increasing the pre-existing gender gap in work hours by another 20 to 50 per cent. “These findings indicate yet another negative consequence of the COVID‐19 pandemic, highlighting the challenges it poses to women’s work hours and employment,” the researchers write.

“This is especially true for those with primary school‐age or younger children in the home for whom caregiving and homeschooling demands are most intense.” More On This Topic Researchers note that although the rise in telecommuting may have protected many mothers from “more extensive” job losses, mothers with children aged one to five reported significant work time reductions. Untitled. When the grizzled leaders of the Afghan government sat across a table for the first time from the equally hard-bitten commanders of the Taliban last week, there was air of collegiality no one was expecting. Those observing the moment recognized that the two sides saw — perhaps to their own surprise — how much they share. "I think there was a collective sense or recognition of, 'We actually are all Afghans and we have so much in common at the end of the day,'" said Andrew Watkins, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group.

The ease with which the two sides referred to "the same idioms" and to one another, he said, demonstrated that these old enemies are close to being on the "same cultural wavelength. " Iranian and Turkish women join black-and-white Instagram challenge. Iranian Instagram feeds have been overrun with black-and-white photos of women joining an international online campaign against gender-based violence, using the hashtags #WomenSupportWomen and #ChallengeAccepted. Untitled. Untitled. Iranian women have taken to Twitter to break years of silence and share detailed stories of sexual abuse, including intrafamilial incidents, naming alleged abusers with hashtags such as #rape, #assault and #NoMeansNo.

Some alleged abusers are well-connected and famous figures in Iran -- stars of sports and media and the arts, doctors, teachers and professors. Untitled. Women describe lingering effects of sexual assaults by Alberta neurologist. © Provided by The Canadian Press. Lawyers hope to erase racist and misogynistic nickname of mountain landmark. Untitled. For the first time ever — and as Canada works to reposition itself in the crowded global space race — the federal government has tasked a woman to lead the Canadian Space Agency. The Government of Canada announced today that Lisa Campbell will replace Sylvain Laporte as president of the CSA. Untitled. Chrystia Freeland made history by becoming Canada’s first woman finance minister. Brett Hankison, One of the Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor, Accused of Assaulting Women While On Duty.

Untitled. That said, the choice for me that day was easy. Untitled. Untitled. © Provided by The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — A Manitoba judge sentencing a young man for beating his own mother to death has denounced systemic issues the judge says leave Indigenous people at risk. Untitled. A woman found dead in her south Edmonton condo Saturday morning was also the complainant in a case of domestic violence, court documents show.

Untitled. Untitled. Untitled. Indigenous Artists Are Creating Boundary-Pushing Pieces That Inspire Strength and Healing. Untitled. Untitled. Untitled. Untitled. Trump’s ‘Not My Type’ Defense Against Rape Allegation Speaks Volumes. Prince Andrew Will Not Return to Official Royal Duties—Ever. Trump’s ‘Not My Type’ Defense Against Rape Allegation Speaks Volumes. What is the ‘incel’ movement that police allege inspired a terrorist attack at Toronto massage parlour? Inside the minds of incels: Experts seek to short-circuit the spiral from loneliness to loathing to violence. Ottawa officer faced numerous conduct probes after his wife alleged she was sexually harassed by deputy chief.

A growing number of domestic abusers are using the internet to commit different forms of violence against women, including harassment and control. Learn how to get help if you are concerned someone is tracking your online activity. Judge Who Asked Woman if She Closed Her Legs to Prevent Assault Is Removed. N.S. mass shooting ‘completely senseless,’ Mounties said. Experts disagree. How N.S. mass shooting could bring law that makes abusers' tactics a crime. Fort McMurray man charged with attempted murder following domestic assault. CSIS Recognition Of Incel Extremism Opens Door To More Terrorism Charges In Canada. Domestic abuse text service sees surge in demand.

Investigators build a case for IS crimes against Yazidis. Child abuse reporting down in Alberta amid COVID-19 but agencies warn that’s not a good thing. Recognizing signs of domestic violence critical during COVID-19 isolation. 39-year-old man charged with attempted murder after domestic violence incident in Red Deer. Kentucky cheerleading scandal features booze, public nudity, hazing. 17-year-old charged with 1st-degree murder after stabbing at Toronto massage parlour - Toronto. Deadly attack at Toronto spa was incel terrorism, police allege.

2 women allegedly killed by relatives for kiss seen in online video. More Canadian women have COVID-19 and are dying as a result. Here’s some possible reasons why. Brutal Injury Photos from YouTuber Vitaly's Alleged Attack On Woman. WOWxBBC Festival - Culture in Quarantine WOWxBBC Festival - BBC. Women hit hardest from unemployment during pandemic. Macpherson: New Quebec Liberal leader Anglade makes history, twice. Massacre at maternity ward shows a chilling truth for women in Afghanistan (opinion) Michigan Gov. Whitmer: Lockdown protests are 'racist and misogynistic' Lethbridge sexual assault workers debunk myths during Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Ottawa police deputy chief accused of harassing female police officer. Female front-line workers in Italy angry over lack of representation during COVID-19 response. What Are Some 'Guy Secrets' That Women Don't Know About? Men Have Been Sharing Their Answers.

'She-cession' puts Trudeau’s feminist credentials to the test. Winnipeg woman speaks out after degrading comments by NHL players: ‘I was shocked’