University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law
The University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law (UOAWL) is an advocacy group associated with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and the National Association of Women in the Law.
About Us
Our Mission
Promoting substantive equality through sisterhood (beyond cisterhood) by working towards law reform and the realization of human rights for all womxn in the law and legal professions in Canada.
Membership
Education
Membership in OUAWL is open to all members of UOttawa that have an interest in the aims and objectives of UOAWL.
Equity
We are committed to equity in the law and welcome all ages, genders, sexes, sexual orientations, religions, races, ethnicities, and political views to join us and support our mission.
Representation
Our executive committee includes 1L, Mature, and Civil Law representatives to voice your concerns and gather feedback. Please reach out to your representative or to our council today!
News
Recent Posts
- The need for better protection of Canadian athletes in regards to gender-based violence and maltreatment in sports This week, Canadian newspapers were reporting about another shocking abuse scandal in sports. The multiplication of accusations that have been emerging in Canadian sports demonstrate both the urgency of preventing maltreatment and gender-based violence in sports, but also what may be the start of a culture shift in the field. In July 2021, the federalContinue reading “The need for better protection of Canadian athletes in regards to gender-based violence and maltreatment in sports “
- A Spotlight On Our Canadian Icon Hold on… Is it true that Canada had a woman serve as the prime minister? Among all the portraits of past prime ministers displayed in the House of Commons, there seems to be a common denominator – men. Ever since Canada became a self-governing country in 1867, the elected prime ministers have consistently been white men. Regardless of the party they represent, there is a clearly established pattern of having menContinue reading “A Spotlight On Our Canadian Icon “
- Feminist Law Reform 2021Avec la récente pandémie de COVID-19, les détenus ont été privés de droits humains fondamentaux tels que l’accès aux soins de santé. Afin d’assurer l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes détenus en ce qui concerne l’accès au même niveau de soins de santé, des changements doivent être apportés dans les prisons fédérales du Canada.Continue reading “Feminist Law Reform 2021”
News
Upcoming Events
National OUTLaws Conference 2021
Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/national-outlaws-conference-2021-tickets-154093272125
Letter Writing Campaign!
Join us in advocating for diversity on the bench. Visit our Events Page for more info, or view our sample letter.
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