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Understanding and accessing the law
Four organizations providing law resources for women For women, finding legal resources that can cater to their specific needs is crucial. According to the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund, women face poverty and pay inequality at much higher rates than men, making engaging with the legal system financially challenging, especially for single, low-income women. Even when women can afford legal assistance, the matters they face are typically unique to their gender. Given that women face higher rates of violent victimization compared to men, their legal issues might include domestic abuse, sexual assault, restraining orders, winning custody, etc. It can be difficult for women affected by these kinds of issues…
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Ontario organizations helping to lift women out of poverty
Close to two million women and girls in Canada live in poverty. Women are more likely than men to experience poverty, according to the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Workplace discrimination, lack of affordable childcare and unpaid labour all contribute to women’s poverty. Single mothers, marginalized, disabled, and newcomer women also struggle to find employment in Ontario, according to a government report. These organizations provide women with housing and employment opportunities. Housing Housing is one of the essential factors for safety, survival and protection. Homeless women are at an increased risk of violence, trafficking and sexual exploitation. There are charitable and non-profit programs that help women access housing, depending on location. A…
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Women in tech are helping young people discover tech’s possibilities
Women in the technology sector are encouraging the next generation to rethink what’s possible in tech. A 2019 SAP Canada study found that women in tech felt the industry’s negative reputation was “still a reality.” Forty-three per cent of respondents reported they “don’t believe tech companies want to hire women.” The study also found 48 per cent of women don’t know how to develop the required skills for a tech career. To address these gaps and more, women-tech organizations are providing youth with the necessary skills to thrive in tech careers. Helping Hands Janelle Hinds created Helping Hands because she said she saw a need that wasn’t being met. Helping…
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Women-focused trade initiatives on the rise in Ontario
Skilled trades tend to be considered a male-oriented field, but the province of Ontario has a number of programs designed to encourage women to work in the sector. Working in trades is often perceived as “a man’s job” or a career path not suitable or geared towards women. This has led to less women going into the field or considering it as a career option. Statistics Canada found that women make up only four per cent of the Ontario trades sector while men make up 95 per cent. To address this disparity, the Ontario government and other independent organizations have developed programs that provide opportunities for women in trades. These…
