The Situation On April 24th 2013, a nine story factory building, known as Rana Plaza, collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. To date, it has been reported that over 1,021 people have died and 2,500 have been injured. This collapse, although resulting in a devastatingly high loss for the community, is only one of the most recent [...]
A Mother’s Day Manifesto
It’s almost that time of year again: time to celebrate and thank the hard-working women who raised us and shaped us into the (obviously) wonderful people that we are today (thanks Mom). This year, we wanted to do something different. We wanted to share the love and shed some light on the strengths and struggles [...]
Women, Peace and Security Network Canada Internship
The Women, Peace and Security Network Canada is a collaboration of international organizations and individuals committed to a) promoting and monitoring the efforts of the Government of Canada to implement and support the United Nation Security Council Resolutions on women, peace and security and b) providing a forum for exchange and action by Canadian civil [...]
Annual General Meeting
MATCH International invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting 2012 was an exciting year for women, and MATCH International was proud to contribute to the ever-growing momentum for women’s rights, equality and justice globally. We are eager to share our stories from the past year and present the vision for the future of MATCH. [...]
Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada
If you haven’t already watched the new documentary Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada, we highly recommend adding it to your must-see list for April. This documentary, by award winning filmmaker Karen Cho, looks at the evolution of feminism and the state of gender (in)equality in Canada from the early 1960s to [...]
A Special Message To Our Supporters
Dear MATCH supporters, The numbers are in and we are pleased to say that our International Women’s Day thank you card campaign was a great success! So we wanted to take a minute to express our thanks to YOU. Together, we sent cards to women in Canada, the US, Afghanistan, Sudan, Colombia, Iraq and London. [...]
International Women’s Day 2013
This International Women’s Day, Executive Director of MATCH International, Jess Tomlin, released a statement reflecting on the state of the world’s women. The main message: despite horrific events in 2012, the global movement to demand, defend and advocate for the rights of women leaves us feeling hopeful. It’s my job as executive director of MATCH [...]
Feminist Movements Making A Change
Violence Against Women is Global Problem Evidence of gender based violence filled the headlines in 2012. The gang rape of a young woman in India sent shockwaves through the world as did the attempted assassination of Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old women’s rights activist who spoke out for girls’ education in Pakistan. In Northern Mali, a [...]
Saying ‘Thanks’ Is Just The Beginning
This International Women’s Day MATCH is on a mission to recognize as many women as possible and we need your help. Here’s what we need you to do: send an e-card to a woman who inspires you. Thank your best feminist friend for standing up for women’s rights. Thank your courageous colleagues for making the [...]
One Billion Rising
On Thursday, February 14th, 2013, MATCH International will Strike, Dance, and Rise as part of One Billion Rising, a global effort to end violence against women. Along with fellow dancers at World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Farm Radio International (FRI), MATCH is looking forward to busting a move this Valentine’s Day. So dust [...]