Women Above Power

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Historic news from the Supreme Court of Canada.

We know IPV is more than just physical, it’s often about a pattern of coercive control.

In a 6-3 decision (Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia), the Court has officially recognized a new legal basis for civil claims: the **Tort of Intimate Partner Violence.**

What does this mean?
Before this ruling, survivors seeking justice in civil court often had to fit their experiences into “old” boxes like assault or battery.

The Impact:
⚖️ Recognizes that IPV is a unique harm to dignity, autonomy, and equality.

⚖️ Allows survivors to sue for damages specifically related to the pattern of abuse and control they endured.

⚖️ Validates that “coercive control” is a legal wrong that deserves compensation.

This is a massive step forward in holding abusers accountable and providing survivors with a clearer path to financial independence and justice.

As Justice Nicholas Kasirer stated: “The existing torts fail to remedy the specific wrong to dignity, autonomy and equality that intimate partner violence creates”.

That gap is finally being closed.

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Justice is just the beginning!

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Searching for work while healing from trauma or managing instability is a different kind of job search.

Our Job Search & Career pillar supports women rebuilding resumes, restarting careers, and stepping into new opportunities after unfair work practices or time away from the workforce.

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Think the odds have always been stacked against you, your mental health, your housing, your job, parenting, or even putting food on the table? 

You’re not imagining it.

With Women’s History Month still on our minds, we want to reflect and continue creating a connected community centering today’s work and what’s ahead of us.

We selected 5 women who made their mark in areas that resonate with the 5 pillars of our mission.

1. Mental Health:
Dorothea Dix - The first to demand humane care of people with mental illness.

2. Housing:
Dorothy Mae Richardson - The first to turn neighbors into housing advocates.

3. Job Search/Career:
Frances Perkins- The first woman to reshape work at the federal level.

4. Parenthood:
Wilma Rudolph - A mother who ran past every limit placed on her.

5. Food & Wellness:
Vandana Shiva - Leading the fight for Seed Sovereignty.

At Women Above Power, we believe your story belongs in the same continuum.

Read the full
badass blog at womenabovepower.org.

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Women Above Power is growing, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help lead funding initiatives as a Case Worker and Grant Writer.

If you have a desire to provide skills and support, we’d love to hear from you. This is a chance to use your gifts to help women build safety and stability through our 5 pillars.

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Some commotion for our mission!

With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and a heart for community impact, Women Above Power is proud to announce the appointment of our new Chair of Fundraising.

Aligned in intention. Rooted in vision. Ready to build.

Welcome, Mira!

We are so happy to have you!

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Feeling fed up, frustrated, and completely worn out, even on days you “haven’t done that much”?

That bone‑deep fatigue is more than being a little tired; it can affect your focus, mood, and ability to handle everyday tasks.

In our new blog, “Are You Fed Up, Frustrated, and Fatigued? Here Are 5 Top Tips For A More Relaxed Version of You,” we share practical ways to reduce mental overload and invite more rest into real life, not a fantasy schedule.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full blog on our website and get all 5 tips, plus the science behind why your tiredness matters.

You deserve rest, support, and a softer way forward.

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Every movement begins with a moment.

But behind every moment…is a person who chose to see differently.

We’re honored to introduce Sincera Mitchell, founder of Erase The Silence, a not-for-profit committed to bringing visibility to the invisible emotional labour carried by women every single day.

What started from an inexplicable loss became a powerful mission: to prevent 1 billion women from suffering the same pain.

Through Erase The Silence, is helping to amplify voices, create space for honest conversations, and build a future where emotional labour is recognized as real impactful work.

This is why Women Above Power is proud to be in partnership with Erase The Silence.

Our missions align in one important way:
Supporting women not just in survival, but in being seen, heard, and fully valued.

Change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when voices are amplified and action is taken.

Learn more at erasethesilence.com and stay tuned for a special feature as part of our upcoming Men’s Series, where Sincera will share his perspective, his journey, and what this work truly means.

If your mind feels tired before your day even begins, you’re not alone.

Today we’re sharing a resource on burnout and mental rest for women who’ve been carrying too much for too long.

Sometimes healing starts with realizing that rest is not laziness, girl, it’s survival.

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This spring, your support helps women move from crisis to confidence.

Whether you become a member, donate, volunteer your expertise, or share our mission, you help strengthen our 5 pillars: Mental Health, Housing, Job Search, Parenthood, and Access to Wellness & Nutrition.