St. John's Status of Women's Latest Articles

Police are Not the Answer to the Question of Public Safety

Safety in our communities is everyone's responsibility.

Cultivating Empathy in the Digital Age: Feminism, Fads, and Fame
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What Does the 2022 Minimum Wage Review Mean for Newfoundlanders & Labradorians?

Increasing the minimum wage to $15/hr by late 2023 is better than doing nothing—but it definitely doesn't go far enough.

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A Managed Alcohol Program is a Means of Harm Reduction

Harm reduction approaches like managed alcohol programs help people reduce risks in their lives and take better care of themselves.

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Only Community Care Can End Gender Based Violence

Gender based violence is a community issue, and we have to recognize that we all play a role in ending it.