CFUW BC Council

12/02/2026

CFUW stands in solidarity with the Tumbler Ridge community, and all with British Columbians and Canadians who are in mourning during this heartbreaking time.

CFUW stands in solidarity with the Tumbler Ridge community, with British Columbia, and with all Canadians who are in mourning following news of a tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary school. We commend the resilience of the emergency service workers, teachers, staff and residents of Tumbler Ridge, and thank them for all their work.

CFUW is deeply invested in public education, and we are devastated that violence affected students at their place of learning. Every student in Canada deserves to feel safe and be free from harm in their pursuit of learning.

We encourage our members to stand in support of all those affected. Acts of violence of this scale leave long-lasting impacts on the communities they occur in. CFUW affirms the need for mental health care and the availability of mental health resources.

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La FCFDU manifeste sa solidarité envers la communauté de Tumbler Ridge, la Colombie-Britannique et tous les Canadien/ne/s qui sont en deuil à la suite de la fusillade tragique survenue dans une école secondaire. Nous saluons la résilience des intervenant/es des services d'urgence, des enseignantes et enseignants, du personnel et des résident/es de Tumbler Ridge, et nous les remercions pour tout leur travail.

La FCFDU est profondément engagée dans l'éducation publique, et nous sommes dévastés que la violence ait touché des élèves dans leur lieu d'apprentissage. Tous les élèves du Canada méritent de se sentir en sécurité et à l'abri de tout danger dans leur quête d'apprentissage.

Nous encourageons nos membres à soutenir toutes les personnes touchées. Les actes de violence de cette ampleur ont des répercussions durables sur les communautés où ils se produisent. La FCFDU affirme la nécessité de soins de santé mentale et de la disponibilité de ressources en santé mentale.

03/12/2025

16 Days of Activism: Day 8 - Violence against women is a men's issue

Between 2011 and 2021, police reported 1,125 gender-related homicides of women and girls in Canada. Of these homicides, 93% were committed by a male intimate partner or family member of the victim. Nearly half of victims of intimate partner violence live with the accused at the time of the incident. In 2019, 80% of people who had experienced IPV (intimate partner violence) did not report it to the police. The statistics speak for themselves – men are the perpetrators of violence against women, and women are often too afraid to report it.

We need to change the conversation. We need to hold men accountable for their actions. Men need to hold men accountable for their actions. We need to end violence against women.

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you perpetrating abusive behaviour? While domestic violence and abuse are sometimes hidden, if we know the signs of an abusive relationship, we may be able to recognize it better and seek or offer help.
https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/faqs/faqs-the-signs-of-relationship-abuse-and-how-to-help

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

There is for online abuse, and yet it is exploding 💥

During the of Activism, we’re calling it what it is: violence against women and girls.

From unwanted DMs and password pressure to trolling and deepfakes that sexualize women, online abuse starts small and escalates fast.

The impact is real: fear, emotional harm, lost opportunities, and shattered safety — online and offline.

Learn how to spot the signs, take action, and protect yourself or someone you trust: http://unwo.men/rAqQ50XxbwV

23/09/2025

Gender-based violence is one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. And it’s preventable.

The Action Agenda lays out what works: laws, investment & action.

We’re calling for one global commitment: zero tolerance—no excuses.

Let’s march forward and take NO STEPS BACK : https://beijing30.unwomen.org/

23/09/2025

UNHCR has assisted hundreds of thousands of Afghans who’ve returned home - many under duress.

51% are women and 32% of households are headed by women.

Without our female national staff, we cannot serve them and have been forced to temporarily close our cash and support centres.

23/09/2025

September 30 is a day of mourning.

For all non-Indigenous settlers, we hope you will learn, reflect, and take action, as we approach next week’s Truth and Reconciliation Day. We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you do so: https://ow.ly/vUk850X0VgB

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please consult this list of support services for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people: https://ow.ly/Q2EK50X0Vgw

Nous avons utilisé cette liste de ressources comme point de départ pour guider notre apprentissage : https://ow.ly/bON350X0Vgx

23/09/2025

🌍 Exciting to bring together governments, funders, civil society, and young feminist leaders at the Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education!

Stay tuned as we build momentum for a future where all children can learn in safe, inclusive & gender-equal environments 🙌

Together, we’ll deepen strategy, share commitments, and co-create a roadmap towards gender-transformative education worldwide 📚✊

Stay tuned as we build momentum for a future where all children can learn in safe, inclusive, and gender-equal environments 🙌

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

Backlash against women’s rights is rising, and progress on is stalling.

World leaders gathered at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for a once-in-a-generation opportunity 30 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action; the world’s most visionary blueprint for women’s rights.

But this is not a commemoration.
It’s a test of global leadership.

We need bold, collective leadership to deliver the Action Agenda—our roadmap for action, grounded in data, driven by partnership, and centered on accountability.

This is how we march forward. One global commitment: NO STEPS BACK .

16/06/2025

Pride Season is about more than celebration, it's about awareness, safety, and change.

As we honour 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada we also recognize the ongoing work of building a safer and more inclusive country for everyone. This is why Canada has taken action through two key initiatives:

📘 The Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan
This is Canada's first-ever government-wide plan to support 2SLGBTQI+ people. It focuses on building safety, breaking down barriers, and ensuring everyone is free to be their authentic selves at school, at work, and in their communities.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/oZQL50W6ew5

🛑 Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate
Hate has no place in Canada. This plan takes steps to address rising hate, online and offline, while investing in community-led solutions to keep people safe and informed.
🔗 Read the plan: https://ow.ly/ZsYF50W6ew6

Being aware means staying involved and speaking up.