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As we Reflect on Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What Role does Human Trafficking Play?

by Marcie Casler Nova Scotia has been recognized as the province with the highest rates of human trafficking in Canada, but it doesn’t involve high-tech abductions like you see on TV or social media, it’s often someone grooming a person into submission. Many victims believe their trafficker is their romantic partner. It could be happening to someone you know right now. There are many survivors of human trafficking who have also been sexually abused. Sex work and human trafficking are often confused. We acknowledge the distinction between sex work and

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We’re Hiring: Communications Manager

by Wisdom2Action Download the Full Details Download the Self ID Form We are seeking a Communications Manager to fill an important role for our business.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role with demonstrated experience. Blog

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Human Rights Day

by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. and Marissa Campbell At this time of year, there are a lot of ‘designated days’ including World Children’s Day (20 November), International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), Trans Day of Remembrance (20 November), World AIDS Day (1 December), and International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) to name only a few.  Tomorrow is Human Rights Day.  The other designated days are important as they highlight specific issues or groups of people that deserve acknowledgement.  They remind us of the

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Statement in response to the attack against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Club Q (Colorado Springs)

by Wisdom2Action Ltd. We are horrified and heartbroken by the events at Club Q in Colorado Springs this past weekend. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and call for justice on their behalf. We stand in solidarity with those grieving, as well as other 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, as a proud, queer owned, and queer led business. Amidst rising levels of hate against our communities across the globe, which the recent tragedy at Club Q illustrates, we call upon governments, policymakers and all

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It’s National Child Day! Is it Time to Celebrate?

by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. Sunday, November 20th, marks National Child Day.  It is the annual day to acknowledge Canada’s commitment to children and their rights.  Canada became party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1991 and since then, has achieved many positive milestones for children.  The Committee on the Rights of the Child (2022) has most recently acknowledged the progress Canada has made on “housing and homelessness, enhanced engagement with adolescents, and awareness raising of mental health issues”.  It also commended Canada’s

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Wisdom2Action endorses the Ontario Gender Affirming Healthcare Act

by Wisdom2Action Ltd. Improving access to and coverage of gender-affirming healthcare is integral to improving the health and well-being of trans and gender diverse people in Ontario. We are thankful to MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam for introducing the Gender Affirming Healthcare Act, and call upon all Members of Provincial Parliament to support this bill and work with trans and gender diverse communities to improve gender-affirming healthcare in our province. The status quo on gender-affirming care is untenable. Community members are waiting sometimes over 3 years to access medically-necessary health services due

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As we Reflect on Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What Role does Human Trafficking Play?

by Marcie Casler Nova Scotia has been recognized as the province with the highest rates of human trafficking in Canada, but it doesn’t involve high-tech abductions like you see on TV or social media, it’s often someone grooming a person into submission. Many victims believe their trafficker is their romantic partner. It could be happening to someone you know right now. There are many survivors of human trafficking who have also been sexually abused. Sex work and human trafficking are often confused. We acknowledge the distinction between sex work and trafficking. Sex work does not constitute sexual exploitation, and all

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We’re Hiring: Communications Manager

by Wisdom2Action Download the Full Details Download the Self ID Form We are seeking a Communications Manager to fill an important role for our business.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a similar role with demonstrated experience. Blog

Read More >

Human Rights Day

by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. and Marissa Campbell At this time of year, there are a lot of ‘designated days’ including World Children’s Day (20 November), International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), Trans Day of Remembrance (20 November), World AIDS Day (1 December), and International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) to name only a few.  Tomorrow is Human Rights Day.  The other designated days are important as they highlight specific issues or groups of people that deserve acknowledgement.  They remind us of the global commitment that exists especially to those who are vulnerable

Read More >

Statement in response to the attack against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Club Q (Colorado Springs)

by Wisdom2Action Ltd. We are horrified and heartbroken by the events at Club Q in Colorado Springs this past weekend. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and call for justice on their behalf. We stand in solidarity with those grieving, as well as other 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities, as a proud, queer owned, and queer led business. Amidst rising levels of hate against our communities across the globe, which the recent tragedy at Club Q illustrates, we call upon governments, policymakers and all stakeholders to do their part to advance inclusion, protect human

Read More >

It’s National Child Day! Is it Time to Celebrate?

by Dennis L. Stuebing, Ph.D. Sunday, November 20th, marks National Child Day.  It is the annual day to acknowledge Canada’s commitment to children and their rights.  Canada became party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1991 and since then, has achieved many positive milestones for children.  The Committee on the Rights of the Child (2022) has most recently acknowledged the progress Canada has made on “housing and homelessness, enhanced engagement with adolescents, and awareness raising of mental health issues”.  It also commended Canada’s legislative and policy efforts in which ‘the best interest of

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Wisdom2Action endorses the Ontario Gender Affirming Healthcare Act

by Wisdom2Action Ltd. Improving access to and coverage of gender-affirming healthcare is integral to improving the health and well-being of trans and gender diverse people in Ontario. We are thankful to MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam for introducing the Gender Affirming Healthcare Act, and call upon all Members of Provincial Parliament to support this bill and work with trans and gender diverse communities to improve gender-affirming healthcare in our province. The status quo on gender-affirming care is untenable. Community members are waiting sometimes over 3 years to access medically-necessary health services due to chronic neglect and underfunding. Outside of urban centres, trans

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