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Jess Tomlin has been working in women’s organizations for fifteen years. As the CEO and president of The MATCH International Women’s Fund, Tomlin is the kind of feminist who can toss memorized statistics on forced marriage and domestic violence casually into a conversation. In Tomlin’s own words, she “lives, eats and breathes women’s issues.” And […]

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The movement for gender equity in Hollywood often falls on the famous faces we see in front of the camera. But behind these brave, outspoken celebrities — and the inspiring heroines they play onscreen — are the women who create and define iconic female characters for film and television. In order for us to see the […]

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Florals, pastels and diaphanous dresses are often a few of fashion’s spring favourites, and this year, designers seemed especially smitten with these feminine references. But in the wake of 2017—a year when millions of women marched for human rights, “feminism” was one of Merriam-Webster’s most searched words and Time’s Person of the Year was a […]

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We’re wearing our #InternationalWomensDay support on the tips of our fingers this year, via some chic (and powerful) nail art. If you’re into nail art, whether you can DIY or you’d prefer to bring a photo to your trusted nail technician, we strongly urge you to browse the photos below and get inspired to wear […]

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“I’m such a bad person!” my five-year-old whines. I’ve just reprimanded him for not listening the first time, for the fifth time that day. “You’re not a bad person,” I remind him. “You’ve made a bad choice.” I’m the person my friends made fun of for having super-involved conversations with a tantruming toddler in the […]

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One year has passed since the inaugural Women’s March–held on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency–and women still have a lot to speak out about. We’re proud, we’re powerful, we should not be underestimated–and we are extremely crafty and creative when it comes to expressing this on poster-board. From progressive puppies to powerful quotes […]

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When Christian Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri sent models marching down the Spring 2017 runway in t-shirts that read: “We should all be feminists,” (thanks Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!) the fashion industry took notice. The slogan tee was officially high fashion, and when paired with an ultra-feminine, sheer, ballroom skirt, the t-shirt proved its message was fit […]

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The 2018 Golden Globes were all about making feminist statements, using platforms for speaking out about inequality, and standing in solidarity with women who have been sexually assaulted, harassed or abused in the workplace (thanks to the #TimesUp movement). And more than wearing black, many celebs chose to make a statement with their hair and […]

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Years ago a paparazzi photographer told us the worst thing a celebrity can do on the red carpet is wear black. According to this photographer black wouldn’t pop for the cameras, so imagine how often female actresses were told by their stylists and management to wear colour if they want to get onto a “best […]

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This world was created without input from women. When the big decisions were made, women weren’t there. But if they were, Vicki Saunders willing to bet that the world would look a lot different today. The founder, serial entrepreneur, and mentor is out to reconstruct the system by building a new model to invest in women: […]

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It’s Friday night, and Toronto’s Bad Dog Theatre is filling up. It’s a diverse crowd: A middle-aged mixed-race couple make their way to the front, a gaggle of loud white ladies settles into the back section and a crew of bespectacled andro twenty-somethings take over the entire middle row. Finally, the lights dim and a […]

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If you’re going to give your employer an ultimatum, why not do it in front of 3.8 million Instagram followers? That’s how Michelle Rodriguez played her latest job role request, and the power move is making headlines. The female star of Fast and Furious has publicly demanded that the franchise puts more women in the spotlight. […]

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