Achieving gender equality isn’t out of reach during COVID-19

Money is often seen as the biggest barrier to swift change. And while equality cannot be bought, per se, money does play a vital role in fuelling the next milestones in the fight for women’s rights.

Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured addressing reporters on the Hill, and the government outlined $50-million for shelters and sexual assault centres to support people fleeing gender-based violence amid the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY Jess Tomlin, Jessica Houssian, Nicolette Naylor

May 18, 2020

The world has changed at a head-spinning pace. COVID-19 arrived with force and speed, throwing our lives, our work, our structures, and our economies in disarray. The issues facing women in today’s crisis are the same as they ...

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