Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to gender-based violence.
Busted is a podcast series that busts prominent myths surrounding gender and the economy by teaming up with leading experts in the field. We uncover the origins of myths and find out what the research actually says and give you the tools to bust each myth yourself!
A panel discussion for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The panelists will debunk GBV myths and explore what individuals, organizations, and the community can do to stop gender-based violence and support victims. | December 6, 2022
This study shows how women workers deal with unwanted, ambiguous sexual interactions through protective behaviours that may limit their career advancement.
This case study looks at what led Gillette, the king of masculine brands, to create their "The Best a Man Can Be" campaign about toxic masculinity and sexual harassment - and whether it was a success or not.
This case study looks at how YWCA responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by seeking new ways to serve its vulnerable communities with fewer resources, while also maintaining organizational sustainability.
In conversation with Susan Fowler, as she shares her extraordinary story of the sexual harassment and retaliation she experienced at Uber and the determination and resilience that reveals what it takes--and what it means--to be a whistleblower. | February 18, 2021
This study examines how a program in the Democratic Republic of Congo challenged gender norms by helping men change their individual gendered behaviours. Despite these changes, men still adhered to gender hierarchy, suggesting that gender equality requires more systemic transformation.
An exciting new collaborative release from GATE and the YWCA Canada, highlighting 8 pillars for recovery with a focus on supporting the care economy, investing in social infrastructure and lifting up women-owned businesses.
What role does gender play in the COVID-19 pandemic? This primer examines the gendered impacts of COVID-19, offering key resources and implications for policy and action.
A 2017 Canadian study revealed that 64% of women and 53% of men believe that sexual harassment happens at their workplace. Organizations face a legal, moral, and business imperative to prevent sexual harassment of their employees, but is anti-sexual harassment training the right tool to do so?
