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Diane Walsh, MA is an independent journalist and writer. Originally from Montreal, she lives and works in the Pacific Northwest region. Her work is published internationally and covers cultural and political affairs. She enjoys her family, her pets and travel.
On February 6 2011, the entire world community is being asked to chant together a resounding “No!” in unison with all activists against female genital mutilation. As this is the date marking the 8th...
On November 22nd 2010 a small ceremony occurred in the Eye Care Centre, part of the Vancouver General Hospital complex, which supports the restoration of vision for many in British Columbia. Dr....
During the tragic 2010 Flotilla attempt to bring humanitarian supplies and political goodwill to the people of Gaza, Ken O’Keefe was taken prisoner and wrongfully beaten by the Israeli army This has...
Gender justice was a focus at the UN Summit on the progress of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) last week in New York. A promise was made to address the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM...
Although political mood is beginning to change, it is not that often we hear about the subject of female genital mutilation (FGM) in any great depth. Most people in the West believe that female...
Contraception not a part of G8 maternal health program—say—the Conservatives. An astonishingly backward notion, indeed, but this is Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s starting-off point going in to the G
It’s been said that Adrian Dix—NDP Member of Legislative Assembly for Vancouver-Kingsway is up and coming. That may be. But Dix wants to be clear about his intention, to maintain party support...
