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  • Posted June 11, 2015

Exactly Like Other Girls

Guest Youth Post by Ruby “You can bind my body, tie my hands, govern my actions: you are the strongest, and society adds to your power; but with my will, sir, you can do nothing.” -George Sand There are so many women in this world to look up too. Look at the courage of Malala […]
  • Posted June 9, 2015

SlutWalk 2015 Spoken Word

This is for anyone who has ever been called a slut against their will. For everyone resisting misogyny and violence. We are here to speak up because so many women have had to stay silent to survive. We’ve got your back. And the feminist movement is nowhere near through.   Rape culture is… Police telling […]
  • Posted May 13, 2015

I am home, I am safe

Guest post by WAVAW Volunteer The exterior of my house is off-white, fenced off from a busy street by a grey fence. After months of searching I have finally moved into a neighbourhood where I can feel and be safe. I live in a collective house with other queer people, some of whom are racialized […]
  • Posted April 24, 2015

Getting an IUD: Reflections on negotiating sexuality in a rape culture

Guest Post by WAVAW Relief Staff, Faye So Many Layers Women face many barriers to making informed decisions about birth control – we live in a rape culture that shames us for our interest and proactiveness around sexual activity and health. Medical professionals have their own biases and assumptions about what’s best for each woman, […]
  • Posted April 13, 2015

Origin of the Round Dance Ceremony

Guest post by Kay L. Carlson Story of the Origin of the Round Dance as told by Cree Elder John Cuthand: The story goes there was a woman who loved her mother very much. The daughter never married and refused to leave her mother’s side. Many years later, the mother, now very old, passed away. […]
  • Posted April 8, 2015

Loving her after assault: Suggestions on supporting your partner from a fellow survivor

Guest post by WAVAW Volunteer, Nicole Wayara In the midst of working through my own trauma and remembrance (as well as fighting the latter) of my assault, I’ve had the support of many incredible women. As well, a few choice men. One of the biggest issues that I sense women in intimate relationships face post-trauma […]
  • Posted March 17, 2015

Sexualized Violence is Police Brutality

This International Day Against Police Brutality, we are once again demanding accountability from our police. We expect better from the institution charged with working for our safety. We know the police are the coercive arm of the state on this unceded Coast Salish territory and across Turtle Island, and yet we still expect better from […]
  • Posted March 5, 2015

Pick up artist (PUA) predatory behaviour = Rape Culture

“Pick-up artists” (PUAs) are harassing women on Robson Street and around Vancouver.  We’ve had enough.  We’re sharing and putting these posters up and you’re welcome to join us! Download the pdf!  
  • Posted February 20, 2015

Round Dance in Honour of Women Warriors

WAVAW is hosting a Round Dance on Saturday March 21.  Join us! Download the poster PDF Round Dance Poster 2015. Check out the Facebook event.
  • Posted February 5, 2015

Context of Consent in a Rape Culture

[Talk at the Social Justice Action Network @ UBC Law: Defining “Yes”: Consent, Sexual Assault and the Law] First of all, I would like to start with recognizing that we are on unceded Musqueam land. If we are going to talk about a culture of violence, we have to first start with the very land […]