~ in loving memory
The big day is here! Its not too late to come to the event! At the door our hostess will happily grant you entry for $50.00. You will get some appetizers, a signature Rae’ven drink, a chance at the Grand Prize and dancing?! Proceeds to Rae of Light Havens – a registered non-profit that providesRead more about Rae’z the Roof[…]
I made an application to the court this morning to have the publication ban lifted. Both Rehtaeh’s mother and I are of the opinion that a move to protect Rehtaeh comes far to late and only serves to highlight the many missed opportunities to do so while she was alive. A publication ban may beRead more about Publication ban emerges in Rehtaeh’s case[…]
President Obama, Vice President Biden, Daniel Craig, Benicio Del Toro, Dulé Hill, Seth Meyers and Steve Carell on putting an end to sexual assault. Despite the significant progress made in reducing violence against women, there is still a long way to go. Young women still face the highest rates of dating violence and sexual assault.Read more about 1 is 2 Many PSA[…]
“I RISE because knowing what’s right means nothing unless I DO what’s right” – Alyna Nanji 12 year old Alyna is a grade 7 student in the Toronto District School Board System. She is an ambassador for Peace Tree International promoting peace, diversity, inclusivity and gender equality at every opportunity. She spoke yesterday at theRead more about OBR Toronto[…]
Arrived safely in Toronto and looking forward to sharing my voice in the One Billion Rising Toronto Public Rally today at Yonge-Dundas Square. “We come together at Yonge-Dundas Square to show our solidarity, to take up space, to add our own voices and to send a clear message, from both women and men, that violence against womenRead more about One Billion Rising Toronto Rally at Yonge-Dundas[…]
I’ll be speaking at this event about Rehtaeh and men’s violence against women. TORONTO, April 23, 2014 /CNW/ – The One Billion Rising Toronto Public Rally is taking place on April 28, 2014 at the iconic Yonge-Dundas Square. The rally is being MC’d by the multi-talented and ever energetic Tabby Johnson. Speakers include magnificent EveRead more about TORONTO to Rise & Dance for Justice with Headliner Eve Ensler[…]
The recent charges filed are in relation to a death threat I received last summer on my YouTube channel. Thursday evening I was contacted by police and informed of the charges and other details. Although I am relieved this person has been identified and charged I do think it’s sad someone so young has made such aRead more about Death Threat Charges Laid[…]
Five charges — including harassment and Internet luring — have been laid against Aydin Coban, a Dutch national, in connection with the online extortion of B.C. teen Amanda Todd. “This is truly a day that we’ve been waiting for, to hear that something has come out of Amanda’s story,” said Amanda’s mom Carol Todd atRead more about Arrest in Amanda Todd Case[…]
Below is a list of questions, myths, and misconceptions regarding Rehtaeh’s case and circumstances. We have handed Murray Segal a separate set of questions for him to ask the police. When his review is complete hopefully those will be answered. If you have a question you would like me to address please ask. I willRead more about Myths, Misconceptions, and Rape Culture[…]
In Italy in the 1990s, a controversial rape case was being fought in the courts. A rape conviction was overturned because the appeal court judges ruled that since jeans cannot be removed easily, the victim must have consented. Following that decision, a group of women lawmakers started a jeans strike, wearing denim in the ItalianRead more about Denim Day 2014[…]