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https://lnkd.in/eN2DknQH Get the facts! ANAD.org Awareness and information will lead to early intervention.

I would encourage individuals, governments and corporate Australia to attend this historic conference. Domestic violence is not only physical or coercive abuse, it's takes shape in other forms which employers need to be aware of to understand and support the safety of their employees. The conference will have interesting discussion celebrating 70 years of Elsie and the evolution of violence in the fast paced world. We can change the dialogue to end violence through our collective action.

We are celebrating the career of Gretchen Bachman, Branch Chief & Senior Advisor on Orphans & Vulnerable Children, who is shortly retiring from USAID & the Global Health Bureau. Read about her invaluable contribution to children & adolescents in our blog: https://lnkd.in/erAaJ_pt

Want to inspire better policy and practice to end #homelessness in Europe? Respond to this EPOCH Practice FEANTSA Open Call and tell us about something you know has worked in your context. We'll use the responses to select 12 inspiring case studies and turn them into policy briefs to help policymakers and practitioners from across Europe. https://lnkd.in/e-KcqZZe

Rather than address structural violence, Canadian bioethicists say we should allow those disadvantaged and adversely impacted by structural violence to be killed. After George Floyd the world learned about American racism and structural violence related deaths in police custody. Canada has taken supremacist killing a step farther to make it ethically acceptable to kill oppressed populations under the guise of compassionate care. In 2023, Canada killed over 16,000 of its own citizens by euthanasia. Of these approximately one third were human beings with no legitimate medical need for euthanasia. These people were killed solely for lack of meaningful access to medical care, disability supports and housing. In other words they were dehumanized and died of ableism and eugenics driven structural violence. Perhaps more disturbingly, keeping in mind Canada’s support for genocide in Gaza, the continuing cultural genocide of Canada’s indigenous people, the recent Nazi debacle in parliament and ongoing issues with sheltering WWII Nazis and Nazi collaborators are the parallels between Canada’s non-terminal disability euthanasia program (stream 2 and 3 MAiD) and Nazi Germany’s Aktion T4. For those who don’t know, Aktion T4 was a campaign of eugenic cleansing of those with disabilities or mental illness by euthanasia in Nazi Germany. This program was presented as compassionate care to ease the population into mass extermination beginning two years before the mass murder of Jews in death camps commenced. Sadly Canada is an ableist nation with more than a hint of eugenic supremacy. This is not acceptable and must be stopped. I am a disabled Canadian and I am a human being with thoughts, feelings and advanced skills capable of making meaningful contributions to Canadian society. I worked hard when I could and made significant contributions to my community and want to live without having to choose between the horrible suffering of deprivation and barriers to further participation (structural violence) OR death. To be clear one cannot volunteer to be euthanized under this kind of extreme duress so calling it a voluntary program to shift responsibility is ridiculous. Whether by a soldiers gun, deprivation of the necessities of life or a doctors needle mass murder is mass murder. Trudeau and Freeland are no different than Netanyahu. In Solidarity ❤️🩹🪶🍉

Published - Another Call for Compassion and Transparency in Treatment of Haitians. Here’s the thing: The treatment of Haitian refugees in Jamaica requires careful reflection and action. While our initial gesture of providing sanctuary to disabled orphans was commendable, the recent deportations and lack of transparency raise serious concerns. By addressing these issues and proposing solutions that prioritise the well-being of the orphans, we can uphold our nation’s values and ensure that we remain among the beacons of compassion and justice in the region. This column aims to address the key issues, propose solutions, and call for a compassionate and transparent approach to the situation. I cannot help but wonder: What are the psychological impacts on children when their caregivers are deported? Check out today's Minott Insight : https://wix.to/ei7CE4d #minottinsight #jamaica #foodforthought

Tomorrow marks an important moment: Canadian Blood Services will be making a public apology. In 2022, CBS made a significant shift by abandoning the 3-month donor deferral period for men who have sex with men, choosing instead to evaluate all potential donors based on higher-risk sexual behaviours, irrespective of their gender or sexuality. Though this policy change was a step forward, it couldn’t undo the decades of discrimination faced by the gay, bi, queer, Two-Spirit, and trans people, along with the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community. A public apology is crucial in acknowledging past wrongs and moving towards genuine inclusivity and respect within our healthcare services. I am here to witness and support this change. #Inclusivity #HealthcareEquality #CanadianBloodServices

📣 JFN members in the NY area, join us on Monday evening for an important in-person event: Jewish Engagement in NY-Area Politics! As we navigate a challenging year, local politics has become the epicenter of the fight for Jewish safety and Israel's legitimacy. Historically, our community has focused on national politics, but now it's more urgent than ever to engage with local issues and officials. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4UNNdyr This event will cover: Confronting antisemitism Advocating for policy Vetting and supporting candidates And much more! Meet fellow JFN members, hear from local and national experts, and learn how you can get involved and advocate effectively for your concerns. 📰 One of our speakers, Amy Spitalnick, CEO of JCPA, writes, "... Success is going to take all of us: funders, practitioners, clergy and stakeholders. We need to tell the story of the inextricable link between Jewish safety and the health of American democracy, and come together across lines of difference to advance the policies and solutions necessary to protect all of our safety and rights. The future of our community and our country depends on it." Read the full article for more insights: [Link to the article] Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and take effective action. Your voice matters in ensuring the safety and rights of our community and all communities. 📅 Date: Monday, June 24 🕒 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4UNNdyr #JewishEngagement #NYPolitics #Antisemitism #JewishCommunity #Advocacy #JFNEvents

Yes, we're at Queen's Park but you can't tell in this photo, which is exactly why I chose to post it. Because THIS is where it started. In the community. On the frontlines of male violence against women. Decade after decade. Feminist-led work. Survivor-led work. Tireless work. Thankless work. Tough work. Fulfilling work. Endless work. Yesterday, Aura Freedom International and Women's Habitat of Etobicoke witnessed the debate of Bill 173, the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024. As leaders of the Urgent Call to Action to have Toronto declare IPV an epidemic in 2023 (https://lnkd.in/gvWAj2Kv), we brought our teams and other advocates to Queen’s Park to ensure our communities were represented, and we were in great company with survivors and advocates from across the province who have done the same in their own municipalities and paved the way. We thank the NDP members who sponsored the Bill and uplifted this work - MPP Lisa Gretzky, MPP Jill Andrews, MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam & MPP Peggy Sattler. We were encouraged by the Government’s support and look forward to collaborating to meaningfully address IPV, which entails addressing root causes and investing in prevention, not simply responding when it has already happened. The studies and research have been done - what we need now is a strong commitment to end the oldest epidemic - and pandemic - that affects us all.