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Now and again we all meet people whose outward appearance belies the person underneath, Doreen Nicoll is one such person. Doreen and I met late last year when we both appeared as guests on a television show, she sat across from me and I noted how petite and frail she seemed...until she started speaking! My friend Doreen may be petite but she is a powerhouse of empowerment, a woman who has and is still living with the effects of domestic violence and yet who has chosen to speak up to advocate for others. Doreen wields her pen (or rather, her computer) as her weapon of choice, writing prolifically in her fight to do her part to end poverty, hunger and gendered violence. 1 in four will be showcasing Doreen's blogs, the first of which appears below...enjoy!
Selma….the need for change
Guest Blog — New Year’s Resolutions
We've had a number of fellow survivors stepping forward looking to share their thoughts and insights, and so 2015 plans to be a year of many voices. To start us off, here is our first Guest Blog post here at 1 in Four:
As a Woman I am Empowered by…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic
RedBook collaborative launch party!
August 12th we hosted a launch party along with Information Hamilton to unveil our new Community Links page, being maintained through an amazing custom plug-in designed and implemented by RedBook.
Connect, Engage, Empower
Fostering exchange to support individuals affected by domestic violence
1 in Four: the domestic violence project invites you to join women, survivors, service providers and community members in Hamilton to celebrate our 2-year anniversary as we launch our new resource database in collaboration with Information Hamilton.
When: August 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: 5th floor, Hamilton Public Library, Central location (55 York Blvd.)
What: Find out how our new resource database can support your work in eradicating domestic violence.
Keynote by: Jessica Prominski of Hollaback Hamilton, a movement dedicated to ending street harassment using online and mobile technology.
New! Check it out!!
I had the huge privilege of speaking to a great group of women the other day. The women and their children are taking part in a group called LEAF which
International Women’s Day 2014
"Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse
Bring in the good
I did something last night that I haven’t done in a long time: I read an old journal. You have probably heard how important it is to journal so you
Big plans for 2014!
Well guys, it’s 2014! Many of you I bet are hoping that this year will be a better one than last year, I know I certainly felt that way about 2010…
Don’t worry
Hiya everyone...enjoying the chilly weather? I know a couple of women who don't have winter coats so for them it is a little chillier than for most. With
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