Reproductive Justice: Protest Motion 312 on Parliament Hill (Bus to Ottawa!/Bus à Ottawa!)

Guess who’s trying to attack reproductive rights again? Harper And guess who’s going to tell him we are watching him? Us! The conservative government is using the “private motion” technique to reopen the abortion debate. This is quite in line with what is being done in the states where women …

GSA Students Vote to Support the 2110 Centre!

From April 3rd to 5th, Graduate students voted in favour of paying a fully-refundable ¢50/semester fee levy. Thank you! By supporting the 2110 Centre you help sustain: + initiatives to end gendered violence and racism + solidarity initiatives with native, immigrant and international communities + volunteer, training, internship and job …

Indigenous Solidarity Statement – Israeli Apartheid Week Montreal

We gather this week to assert our opposition to colonialism and apartheid, and our solidarity with Indigenous struggles for dignity and self-determination. As the organizers of Israeli Apartheid Week in Montreal, we believe that we cannot speak meaningfully about Israeli Apartheid without speaking first about the realities of apartheid here …

Statement on Jason Kenney’s Bill regarding the wearing of niqabs and burqas at Canadian Citizenship Ceremonies

I was sworn in as a Canadian citizen in September of this year. As someone who waited close to ten years to be considered a Canadian, it was the last hurdle towards being freer to help shape this country live in. I am grateful to be allowed to live here. …

For a Sexual Assault Centre at Concordia University!

Sexual assault is one of the most common violent crimes; and it affects post-secondary students more than any other segment of the population. Over one in four students are sexually assaulted during the course of their post-secondary education; and more than 80% of sexual assault survivors are women. Whereas there …

Call for new Directors

Are you passionate about working for gender equality and justice? Do you have skills in policy development, financial management or human resources? Are you familiar with Concordia University? The 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy is looking for people like you to join its Board of Directors until its Annual General …

Assistant Campaigns Coordinator Work-Study Opportunity!

Starting Date: January 17, 2012 Ending Date: April 28, 2012 Hours per week: 13 Salary: $9.65/hour How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to info[at]genderadvocacy.org. Letters can be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Please indicate in your letter why you are interested in the position and what …

Call for Participation: Trans Gender Embodied States of Recognition Research Project

You are invited to participate in the Trans Gender Embodied States of Recognition research project, which explores recognition and experiences using personal identification documentation (IDs). The survey, which may take 10 to 30 minutes to complete, includes questions about your gender identification, IDs and experiences using them, name and pronoun …