Author Archives: UOAWL

100% of UOAWL Merch Sale Proceeds Going to the Elizabeth Fry Society

100% of the proceeds of UOAWL merch sales will go to Elizabeth Fry — “that’s great!” you might think, “but, what’s Elizabeth Fry?” The Elizabeth Fry Society is a feminist organization that provides support to women and hopes to contribute to an inclusive and just community in which all women live with equality and dignity.Continue reading “100% of UOAWL Merch Sale Proceeds Going to the Elizabeth Fry Society”

Sustaining the One Percent

By: Janki Gupta Wealth inequality is at an all time high. 82% of the wealth created in 2017 went to the richest one percent of the global population. The global impacts of neoliberalism and this wealth polarisation can be seen in almost every social sphere and have been the subject of widespread social scientific study.Continue reading “Sustaining the One Percent”

Feminist Law Reform 101

Submissions from Fall 2020 Feminist Law Reform with Prof. Martha Jackman:Visit the course website at: https://feministlawreform101.nawl.ca The STCA Negatively Affects Women Facing Domestic Violence By Megan Talbot The Safe Third Country Agreement (‘STCA’) between the US and Canada, under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, disproportionally affects refugee women fleeing from domestic violence. By requiringContinue reading “Feminist Law Reform 101”

Statement on Racist Incidents at UOttawa / Déclaration sur des Instances de Racisme à uOttawa

The UOAWL is deeply troubled by incidents of racism at our university. Creating safe spaces for learning does not threaten our academic freedom. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and with all students taking a stand against racism. L’AFDUO est profondément troublée par les incidents de racisme dans notre université. La création d’espacesContinue reading “Statement on Racist Incidents at UOttawa / Déclaration sur des Instances de Racisme à uOttawa”

Statement of Solidarity

We are deeply saddened and angered by the ongoing violence, racism and police brutality faced by our Black brothers and sisters. The recent killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Tony McDade, and the brutality faced by Jacob Blake and countless others highlights the continued injustices faced by Black people. It is an indication ofContinue reading “Statement of Solidarity”

Professor of the Month: Vanessa Gruben

Each month, we feature a professor from the Faculty who supports and contributes to feminist legal thought. Vanessa Gruben Associate Professor Interviewed by: Maja Petrovic MP: Tell us where you started. What was your first job? VG: My first law job? MP: Any job! VG: I went to law school here and I worked atContinue reading “Professor of the Month: Vanessa Gruben”

Professor of the Month: Heather McLeod-Kilmurray

Each month, we feature a professor from the Faculty who supports and contributes to feminist legal thought. Heather McLeod-Kilmurray Associate Professor Interviewed by: Bianca Salive BS: Tell us where you started? What was your first job? HMK: My very first job ever actually happened to be law related, even before I had ever thought ofContinue reading “Professor of the Month: Heather McLeod-Kilmurray”

Professor of the Month: Emilie Taman

Each month, we feature a professor from the Faculty who supports and contributes to feminist legal thought. Emilie Taman Professor Interviewed by: Kate Cornish KC: What was your very first job? ET: As a lawyer? KC: Any first job! ET: I worked at summer camp forever and ever and ever. I was one of thoseContinue reading “Professor of the Month: Emilie Taman”

Professor of the Month: Rosemary Cairns Way

Each month, we feature a professor from the Faculty who supports and contributes to feminist legal thought. Rosemary Cairns Way Full Professor Interviewed by: Bianca Salive BS: Tell us where you started – what was your path to law? RCW: I started out having no real interest in, or awareness of the law; my undergraduateContinue reading “Professor of the Month: Rosemary Cairns Way”