20th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325

20th ANNIVERSARY OF UNSCR 1325: The first UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR 1325), recognizing the concrete link between the security of states and the security of women, adopted in October … Read more

Invitation – Cancer Won’t Wait Initiative

Menopause Matters Recording

On October 26th, 2020, Drs. Vivien Brown and Mamta Gautam presented at the Menopause Matters symposium hosted by the American Medical Women’s Association and sponsored by the FMWC.

Women of Impact in STEM – Nominating our leaders in Medicine

From our peers at the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada:   October is Women’s History Month in Canada and this year’s theme is ‘Women of Impact’. Unfortunately, there are currently … Read more

AGM 2020 – the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, PC, MP – Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations

Before entering politics, The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, PC, MP, Minister for Crown Indigenous Relations was a practicing family doctor and a long standing member of the Federation of Medical Women … Read more

Sistering Shelter Drive

  Dear FMWC members, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted all aspects of Canadian Society. However, as the virus spreads, we are witnessing the women of our societies bear the disproportionate burden. Data … Read more

AGM 2020 – Dr. Karen Breeck accepts the May Cohen Award

On Saturday, October 3rd, 2020, FMWC members from all over Canada gathered virtually for our Annual General  Meeting.  During the festivities, we presented the May Cohen Award to Dr. Karen … Read more

We must move the dial on women in senior leadership everywhere — including Academic Medicine!

Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting

Virtual transition: 2020 Annual Meeting The 2020 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting will be virtual, and taking place October 9-10, 2020. The meeting has always been a place for … Read more

Closed – Call for nominations – Board of Directors

Update – September 14, 2020.  The extended deadline for nominations has now closed.  Thank you to everyone who has put their name forward.  If you missed the deadline to join … Read more