tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280003982024-03-19T06:48:49.070-03:00Equite - Equity NBEquite-Equity NB is a Blog to promote pay equity and other women’s issues. It supports the work of the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity - a group of individuals and organisations that actively advocates for pay equity legislation in both the public and private sectors. Please return for updates and current communications as we move towards an equitable and fair New Brunswick. Add your comments to any post and foster dialogue that leads to understanding.Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-72899085427473616332010-01-04T10:06:00.000-04:002010-01-04T10:06:57.216-04:00NB Women's News – January 4, 2010NB Women's News – January 4, 2010
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CHILDREN, LOVE THEM Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-18391721597372913882009-12-07T11:37:00.000-04:002009-12-07T11:37:14.607-04:00YWCA of MONCTON - 'The Power of Being a Girl' conference on December 1035 Highfield Street
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YWCA Moncton is proud to announce the second annual 'The Power of Being a Girl' conference. This national YWCA signature event targets developmental needs in order to prevent violence against girls and women by creating Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-64127200966141789882009-12-05T10:01:00.002-04:002009-12-05T10:01:57.616-04:00THE FACT THAT THE VICTIMS ARE WOMEN ISN’T INCIDENTALElsie Hambrook, Chairperson of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Is there anything more to be said about the December 6 Montreal Massacre, 20 years later?
I think so.
The murder of 14 women at L’École Polytechnique is an emotional touchstone for Canada, but there is resistance to seeing it and crimes like it for what they are, femicide - the killing of women Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-33818099658277288052009-12-01T09:08:00.000-04:002009-12-01T09:08:25.048-04:00December 6 - “Candlelight Vigil” at Caseley Park Monument in RiverviewNational Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women will be held on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 (6:30 p.m.) at the Fr. Dan Bohan Centre, 5 Fatima Drive, next to Riverview Town Hall followed by a candlelight vigil at the monument at Caseley Park. All donations from the purple ribbons are going to "Turning Points Daycare". For more information: 858-9350 (day) or 852-3537 (after 5:00 p.mNadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-47300771455594880922009-10-26T14:30:00.000-03:002009-10-26T14:30:57.553-03:00Huberte Gautreau nominated to the Human Rights CommissionThe Coalition for Pay Equity’s past chair, Huberte Gautreau, has been nominated to the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission. On the occasion of the October 19th announcement, Gordon Porter, president of the Commission, said that the pay equity militant, along with the other two new commissioners, have “shown great dedication and leadership toward the achievement and promotion of equality and Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-85408375397539616002009-07-27T12:29:00.000-03:002009-07-29T03:30:04.646-03:00NB Women's News – July 27, 2009NB Women's News – July 27, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTS AND CHARGES, 2008572 sexual assaults were reported to police (assaults on male and female, child and adult) in N.B. in 2008 (507 in 2007). The rate of reported sexual assault incidents per 100,000 population increased in Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-88856900324895977942009-07-20T12:23:00.001-03:002009-07-29T03:24:49.124-03:00NB Women's News – July 20, 2009NB Women's News – July 20, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) SEX IS RELEVANT IN POVERTY REDUCTIONIt is well known that women are more likely than men to live in poverty, especially if they are living on their own or are Aboriginal, disabled, or recent immigrants. It is less well known the extent to which Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-65894038775219006262009-07-13T12:25:00.000-03:002009-07-29T03:26:41.076-03:00NB Women's News – July 13, 2009NB Women's News – July 13, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of WomenTo unsubscribe, reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in text.(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) “MERCURY FOR THE POOR & CHOICE FOR THE RICH?”…The web is full of sites like “toxicteeth.com” and “MomsAgainstMercury.com” and statements by organized dentistry that mercury amalgam - Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-34151243207263078162009-07-06T12:19:00.000-03:002009-07-29T03:22:47.446-03:00NB Women's News – July 6, 2009NB Women's News – July 6, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) DELIVERING BABIES BY CAESAREAN, 2007-08N.B.: 28% of all births were by Caesarean in 07-08 (down from 29% in 03-04) Edmundston area: 31% (31% in 2003-04) Moncton area: 30% (up from 25% in 2003-04) Fredericton area; 30% (down from 31% in Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-48849450001968516792009-06-29T12:18:00.000-03:002009-07-29T03:19:07.458-03:00NB Women's News – June 29, 2009NB Women's News – June 29, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of WomenTo unsubscribe, reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in text.(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) USE OF PLAN B “MORNING-AFTER PILL”Estimated number of units of Plan B emergency contraception purchased by drug stores from manufacturers/wholesalers 2005 2008 BC:Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-57160802778572792332009-06-22T12:15:00.000-03:002009-07-29T03:17:33.882-03:00NB Women's News – June 22, 2009NB Women's News – June 22, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of WomenTo unsubscribe, reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in text.(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) N.B. MUST STAY THE COURSE ON PAY EQUITYWhen women and women's groups in N.B. began talking about pay equity some 30 years ago, much time was spent countering arguments that you can't Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-81484553703764354422009-06-15T12:14:00.000-03:002009-07-29T03:15:26.721-03:00NB Women's News – June 15, 2009NB Women's News – June 15, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of WomenTo unsubscribe, reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in text.(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) STOPPING VIOLENCE - SOME NEXT STEPS BELONG TO MENThe great majority of men condemn physical and sexual violence against women, but the number that participates in the struggle to end it Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-77622134693445797112009-06-08T13:53:00.001-03:002009-06-08T13:55:04.642-03:00NB Women's News – June 8, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) Good & Bad News - in PerspectiveAnyone involved in “getting to equality” is wise to soon learn to do two things simultaneously: to fully savour any good news and to put it into perspective. Some of us are too fixated on the road ahead to note the milestones passed. Then again, Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-64967537342132334832009-05-30T02:14:00.002-03:002009-05-30T02:19:53.837-03:00YWCA of Moncton Women of Distinction - Winners Announced!May 28, 2009For Immediate ReleasePress ReleaseYWCA of Moncton Women of Distinction The YWCA Moncton's annual Women of Distinction Awards and Fundraising Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 11; at La Teraz from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. This extraordinary evening will provide a chance to meet and greet the recipients of the Women of Distinction Awards. These awards will recognize women who through theirNadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-84961778339839748522009-05-13T22:26:00.000-03:002009-05-13T22:27:01.586-03:00Lunch & Learn - Women in Politics - MiramichiLunch & LearnWomen in PoliticsA discussion on why it’s important andwhat is needed for more women to enter politics.withNancy Lordon,Deputy Mayor, MiramichiandHonorable Marilyn Trenholme Counsell,retired Senator, former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick andformer minister of State and MLA.Friday May 29, 12 noon to 2 pmPark Inn & Suites, 1 Jane Street, Miramichi.Light lunch provided.FREE but Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-9813316670367569392009-04-28T13:59:00.002-03:002009-04-28T14:00:19.029-03:00E Fry complimentary Tea and Dessert on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmThe Elizabeth Fry Society of New Brunswick is a not for profit organization dedicated to serving women involved in the criminal justice system and women at risk in the community. The Society works to address issues of homelessness, poverty, employment, parenting, addictions, abuse and many other issues that commonly impact women’s lives. Our primary work is to advocate for the provision of Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-83649578691632509652009-04-15T01:23:00.002-03:002009-04-15T01:29:29.155-03:00NB Women's News - April 13, 2009NB Women's News - April 13, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of WomenTo unsubscribe, reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in text.(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) YOU CAN’T PAY ME TO DO IT Women account for 92% of parental leave-takers in the province, even though parents (biological or adoptive) can share or split parental benefits.Took paid Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-42279915521213554602009-02-16T23:54:00.005-04:002009-02-17T00:02:56.705-04:00WOMEN AND POVERTY:- An Inclusive Analysis for the Dialogue Sessions on Poverty Reduction in January 2009WOMEN AND POVERTY:An Inclusive Analysis for Poverty Reduction Suggested Directions for the Dialogue Sessions of theProvincial Dialogue on Poverty Reduction(Winter 2009)NB Coalition for Pay Coalition coalitio@nb.sympatico.cawww.equite-equity.com506-855-0002January 2009 WOMEN AND POVERTY:An Inclusive Analysis for Poverty ReductionINTRODUCTIONThe provincial government has decided to organize a Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-41491227061918013952009-02-16T11:40:00.004-04:002009-02-16T11:47:44.587-04:00International Women’s Day at a Champagne Brunch on Sunday, March 8th 2009, Noon.International Women’s DayYou are invited to celebrate International Women’s Day at a Champagne Brunch on Sunday, March 8th 2009. Location: Crystal Palace, Ramada Plaza, DieppeWhen: Noon (doors open at 11h30)Tickets: $25* To purchase tickets: karen.geldart@avide.ca 852-9069, 875-3262 Special Guest: Dr. Jaswinder BhallaJoin us to listen to the inspiring story of Dr. Jaswinder Bhalla’s journey andNadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-47506567618488579322009-02-16T11:35:00.000-04:002009-02-16T11:36:58.051-04:00NB Women's News - February 16, 2009NB Women's News - February 16, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of WomenTo unsubscribe, reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in text. (Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) MORE NEEDED TO MAKE THE WAGE GAP DISAPPEARNew figures released (in January) showed that the difference between the average wages of women and men - the pay gap - had worsened for theNadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-33967617750254901422009-02-13T17:30:00.001-04:002009-02-13T17:31:41.872-04:00Journée internationale de la femme International Women’s Day BrunchJournée internationale de la femme Thème : Femmes et économieCONFÉRENCIER INVITÉ : VICTOR BOUDREAU, Ministre des finances du N.-B.Brunch - Le dimanche 8 mars 2009, 11hRamada Plaza, Palais de Crystal, DieppeProcurez-vous un billet à 15 $ en téléphonant au :851-7086, 855-0002 ou 855-8977---------------------------------International Women’s DayTheme : Women and the economyGUEST SPEAKER: VICTOR Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-6557662542225620462009-02-09T11:31:00.000-04:002009-02-16T11:35:04.297-04:00NB Women's News - February 9, 2009NB Women's News - February 9, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of WomenTo unsubscribe, reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in text. (Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) THE WORDS “WOMEN” AND “POVERTY”……appear zero times in the 343-page federal Budget Plan (nor does “men, female, equality, gender”... “Poor” appears once, in “Standard & Poor’s”, the Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-63414840922543217652009-02-06T11:27:00.000-04:002009-02-16T11:31:20.179-04:00Invitation - Moving Women's Issues Forward - Business and Professional Women - LUNCH & LEARN, FrederictonYou are invited to a presentation by the new national president of the Canadian Federation of Business & Professional Women: Moving Women's Issues Forward -How the Canadian Federation ofBusiness & Professional Women Can HelpwithSue CalhounSue Calhoun, of Moncton, is national president of the Canadian Federation of Business & Professional Women (www.bpwcanada.com). After several years as a Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-64369769165383692542009-02-02T11:23:00.001-04:002009-02-16T11:26:43.599-04:00NBWomen's News - February 2, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) SCHOOL EXPERIENCES OF FIRST NATIONS CHILDREN, CANADA First Nations children 6–14 yrs living off-reserve report, as reported by their parents/guardians to StatsCan, 2006: Doing “very well” or “well” at school: 75% of girls, 65% of boys. Reading books everyday: aged 6–10, 65% Nadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28000398.post-81020365325015817722009-01-26T11:19:00.001-04:002009-02-16T11:23:27.379-04:00NB Women's News - January 26, 2009NB Women's News - January 26, 2009- A service of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française) CANADA PUT TO SHAME – WHO CARES?…In November, a United Nations Committee scrounged to find a few positive things to say about Canada’s performance to improve equality between women and men, before blasting us for our shortcomings and breaches ofNadine Liptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810210476455416718noreply@blogger.com0