NEWS, ADVOCACY, MEDIA
Supporting Bill 173 as an Expert Witness to the IPV Epidemic
Appearing before ontario’s standing committee on justice policy for bill 173 On August 14th, 2024, our Executive Director recently appeared as an Expert Witness before
Hosting a Meeting with the UN Special Rapporteur
UN Special procedures & Aura freedom In August 2023, Aura Freedom organized and hosted a meeting at Toronto City Hall with the UN Special Rapporteur
Our Contributions to Canada’s Study on Coercive Behaviour
Is criminalizing Coercive Control the answer? Aura Freedom was happy to contribute to the study undertaken by the House of Commons Standing Committee on the
An Open Letter: Canada’s Human Trafficking Strategy
An Open Letter to Canadian Leadership on the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking On June 19, 2024, Aura Freedom, in collaboration with other community
Our Thoughts on Budget 2024
Our Thoughts on Budget 2024 Introduction: On Tuesday, April 16th Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland released the federal budget for 2024-2025, “Fairness
A Double Launch for GBV In The Media
VISIT THE GBV IN THE MEDIA WEBSITE For years, feminist advocates have raised their voices about the importance of accurate media reporting of gender-based violence in
EmpowerU – Sharing Human Trafficking Knowledge
In honour of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Aura Freedom hosted EmpowerU, a special online event where we invited youth, youth-serving frontline workers, community organizations, advocates, educators, parents/guardians,
Aura Freedom turns 10!
WATCH OUR EVENT RECAP VIDEO Our hearts are bursting! A heartfelt thank you to all those who came out to A Day After Freedom and celebrated 10
Aura Freedom launches the Body Bag, For Her
The Body Bag, For Her In honour of the 16 Days of Activism to end Gender-Based Violence, Aura Freedom created the Body Bag For Her
Toronto Declares Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic
Finally, the declaration has been made. July 20, 2023. We did it, together. On July 20, 2023, Aura Freedom and Women’s Habitat, along with YWCA
Our 10-Year Anniversary Event
Join us on October 18, 2023 to celebrate Aura Freedom’s 10-year anniversary at the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto. A Day After Freedom is an event to
An Urgent Call to Action: The IPV Epidemic in Toronto
AN URGENT CALL TO ACTION:Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in Toronto READ THE BRIEF HERE July 6, 2023. Aura Freedom and Women’s Habitat of
Women & Girls Still The Greatest At Risk: Our Overview of the 2023 Global Slavery Index
Our Overview of the 2023 Global Slavery Index June 2023 Introduction Walk Free, an international human rights group working to eradicate all forms of modern
Our Message to the House of Commons: May 2023
Prioritize prevention. Address root causes. Center marginalized groups. When it comes to how we can end human trafficking, we have said this time and time
Our Thoughts on Budget 2023
Our Thoughts on Budget 2023 On Tuesday, March 28th, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland released the Federal Budget for 2023-2024, citing “Canada
Roe v. Wade: We Cannot Go Back
Our Thoughts on Roe v. Wade When envisioning a world where women and girls achieve gender equity and freedom from violence, we at Aura Freedom
Aura Freedom’s Analysis of the 2022 Federal Budget
Our Analysis of Budget 2022 On Thursday, April 7th, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her second federal budget for Canada to move ‘beyond the pandemic’.
Gender Equity Consultations for the City of Toronto
Gender Equity Consultations for the City of Toronto In early 2022, Aura Freedom led multiple community consultations in partnership with Social Planning Toronto to inform the Gender
Canada’s Implementation of UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime’s Protocols on Trafficking
Canada’s Implementation of UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols: Civil Society Inputs Aura Freedom was invited to share our views on Canada’s
Aura Freedom’s Analysis of the 2021 US State Dept TIP Report
Our Analysis of the 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report The U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report was published in June 2021, highlighting the effects of the
Ontario government to require all school boards implement an anti-sex trafficking strategy
Ontario Government Requires School Boards to Implement Anti-Sex Trafficking Strategy “We need an intersectional approach that recognizes who is trafficked most in Ontario – girls,
Ontario Mandates School Boards to Address Sex Trafficking
Ontario Mandates School Boards to Address Sex Trafficking After years of advocacy from community organizations, activists and survivors, the Ontario government has announced a new policy framework
An Award From the City of Toronto
Aura Freedom Awarded Mayor’s Community Safety Award Recognition from our hometown of Toronto. We’ve been recognized by the City of Toronto with a Mayor’s Community
Storytime To Change The World
Storytime To Change the World – by Aura Freedom Today’s kids know that the world needs more kindness, equality, courage and justice. Check out our Storytime
Highlighting GBV Prevention & Equity at Toronto’s SAFE TO Consultations
To Keep Toronto Safe, We Must Prevent GBV and Trafficking In March 2021, Aura Freedom was invited to participate in the City of Toronto’s Safe
Aura Freedom’s Analysis of the 2021 Federal Budget
Our Analysis of the 2021 Federal Budget On Monday April 19th, Chrystia Freeland, the first-ever woman to hold the title of Federal Minister of Finance,
65th UN Commission on the Status of Women- Virtual Forum
The Relentless Resilience Campaign is Going to the UN The 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women is completely virtual this year, which gives
Freedom Needs Truth
Freedom Needs Truth – An Open Letter Endorsed by Aura Freedom So many voices coming together! Aura Freedom has been very vocal about the harms
The Children of Pornhub-An Open Thank You Letter to Nicholas Kristoff
The Children of Pornhub – An Open Thank You Letter to Nicholas Kristof Photo credit: Nicholas Kristof I have followed the journalist Nicholas Kristof for
Pornhub bans uploads from unverified users after child exploitation allegations
PornHub Bans Uploads From Unverified Users After Child Exploitation Allegations Our Executive Director provides commentary in this Globe & Mail article.
Ottawa urged to act against Mindgeek, owner of Pornhub, over child exploitation
Ottawa Urged to Act Against Mindgeek, Owner of PornHub, Over Child Exploitation Our Executive Director provides comments in this Globe & Mail artcile.
Harnessing Intersectional Solutions to End GBV For Good – An Interview for Women Deliver
An Interview for Women Deliver on Human Rights Day Check out this Q & A for Women Deliver with our Executive Director Marissa Kokkoros and
