The Crack in Our Liberty
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There is no irony in the fact the Liberty Bell cracked on its first ring. Because there are deep cracks in our Westernized notion of freedom and justice.
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What Would an Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security Mean for Canadian Women?
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We don’t need more policy that’s appealing on paper but doesn’t meaningfully translate into practice. We can’t credibly claim to be a nation that represents peace and justice if we don’t pursue those values within our own borders. We need to have the integrity to look inward.
Read MoreGrieving Oppression, Celebrating Strength: Reflections on International Women’s Day
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Do you know why else it matters that we shine the spotlight on women today, International Women's Day? Because women are more than “victims”. Women are powerful. Despite the complex intersectionality of gender, race, economics, culture, and politics that perpetuates systemic oppression, women have still surpassed the obstacles to make enormous contributions to the world.
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