Rape is a War Crime that Canada Can Do More About
Friday, October 26th, 2018The Federation of Medical Women of Canada supports Canada’s National Action Plan (C-NAP) and also advocates for special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence, particularly rape and other … Read more
Gender-Based Abuse has no Place in Professional Discourse.
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018Physicians Can and Must Do Better The Medical Post recently reported on a #MeTooMedicine moment that happened over Twitter involving a male physician and two women physicians that highlights in … Read more
Participation, Protection, Prevention: The United Nations Security Council Women, Peace and Security Agenda
Friday, June 8th, 2018Reading time: 7:00 mins In May, the Ottawa FMWC Branch was invited to a dinner in the Parliamentary Dining Room hosted by Independent Senator Marilou McPhedran. It was an educational … Read more
Is it Medicine’s #MeToo or #TimesUp Moment Yet?
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018Reading time: 4:00 min This is a personal reflection submitted by Dr. Karen Breeck, past president of the FMWC. We applaud her courage in coming forward and sharing her experiences … Read more
Support the UN Feminist Network in Ending Sexual Assault and Discrimination at the UN
Friday, May 18th, 2018Reading time: 1:30 min The FMWC received the following request for support from the UN Feminist Network. The FMWC has signed the petition and we encourage you to explore the … Read more
Is it Time for #MeToo in Medicine?
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018Originally published in the Medical Post, Tuesday February 27, 2018 Over the last year, the #MeToo movement has gained considerable momentum in bringing to light the prevalence of sexual harassment … Read more
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