OUR VOICE
OUR FREEDOM
OUR VOICE
OUR FREEDOM
The Women’s Advocacy Council’s long-term vision is to eliminate the gender gap in public and private spheres.
Out of 26 major cities in Canada, Barrie, Ontario ranked the worst city to be a woman in 2019
*The Best and Worst Places to be a Woman in Canada 2019 Katherine Scott – Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives*. Click Here
Born out of this report, the Women’s and Children’s Shelter of Barrie submitted to Women and Gender Equality Canada a proposal for the creation of the Women’s Advocacy Council. In the fall of 2019 the forming of the Women’s Advocacy started to form.
Our Goal
To advocate for advancement, increase opportunities, equality and freedoms for all women and girls through social movement, awareness and democratic activism. To lead initiatives to close the gender gaps of women and girls in the Barrie and surrounding areas. The Council will advocate for measurable, sustainable and positive changes in the status of women in Ontario.
Meet the Team
Teresa MacLennan
Executive Director
Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie
Sarah Cunningham
Project Coordinator
Women’s Advocacy Council
Katie Taylor
Development Manager
Women and Children’s Shelter of Barrie
Women’s Advocacy Council
Sara Tuck
Georgian College
Shelly Skinner
Founder
Uplift Black
Kaela Affrunti
Indigenous Bail Supervisor
Barrie Native Friendship Centre
Isabelle Desfossés
Le Centre Colibri, Centre des femmes francophones du Comté de Simcoe
Charlene Scime
Principal
Simcoe County District School Board
Kellie Leeder
Women’s Health Coordinator
Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services
Ann-Marie Kungl
Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
Vice Provost for Indigenous Initiatives
Lakehead University
Debbie Opoku-Mulder
Registered Psychotherapist
Our Funders
This project has been funded by
Let’s Get Social
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Most Ontarians can be fired for workplace harassment. Why can’t municipal politicians? https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2023/03/20/most-ontarians-can-be-fired-for-workplace-harassment-why-cant-municipal-politicians.html via @torontostar
Studies show that intimate partner violence can impact employment stability and career progression.
Our literature review explores the impact of IPV on women's employment, with a focus on the experience of racialized survivors.
Check it out 👀:
http://ow.ly/cu3f50IsooF
Gun control is a feminist issue! Participate in our #Women4GunControl campaign today.
Le contrôle des armes à feu est un enjeu féministe ! Participez à notre campagne #FemmesContreLesViolencesArmées dès aujourd’hui. https://conta.cc/3J4wqpQ
The Role of Women
6:30pm-8:00pm (EST), Mar.8/23
Zoom / Facebook Live
Join us on #InternationalWomensDay for an evening of storytelling with #TinaArmstrong, who will share stories & teachings on the sacredness & roles of #Indigenous women.
Register now: https://bit.ly/3Z6FoIS
The Month of March is #ITSTARTS month. This is a public awareness campaign addressing racism and discrimination. How to get involved - visit http://www.Simcoe.ca/ItStarts to learn how sharing your pledge can be the 1st step. @simcoecounty
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Contact Us
Sarah Cunningham
Women’s Advocacy Council Coordinator
sarah@barrieshelter.com
Women’s Advocacy Council
advocacy@barrieshelter.com
