“We must open the doors and we must see to it they remain open, so that others can pass through."
Rosemary Brown, politician, activist
March 26, 2020 The St. John’s Status of Women Council and Women’s Centre would like to advise women that while our services may look a little different right now, we are very much here for you. We know there is uncertainty and things are hard. We also know we’ve never met a woman who hasn’t […]
We are currently hiring for our Marguerite’s Place Supportive Housing Program. We’re looking for a new team-member in an eight-month temoporary, full-time position with the posibility of extension. If you would like to work in a feminist, trauma-informed environment and are passionate about supportive housing we look forward to hearing from you! Job ad below. […]
We are currently hiring for our Marguerite’s Place Supportive Housing Program. We’re looking for two women to join our team, one in a relief position and the other in a three-month temoporary, full-time position with the posibility of extension. If you would like to work in a feminist, trauma-informed environment and are passionate about supportive […]
“In the midst of the ongoing dialogue, the Board would like to affirm and amplify its position on advocacy in our community… We stand alongside fellow community partners who speak truth to power, who seek justice and equity, because only together can we achieve these goals… We echo the statement released yesterday by First Light […]
The St. John’s Status of Women Council/Women’s Centre is a feminist organization that since 1972 is continually working to achieve equality and justice through political activism, community collaboration and the creation of a safe and inclusive space for all women in the St. John’s area. Through our front-line work, we see firsthand how laws can […]
SHOP continues to advocate in many ways to challenge discrimination, stereotypes and misconceptions against sex workers, engaging in campaigns and education to address stigma, violence, and call for change. We submitted a report to St. John’s City Council in December 2018 containing information on why we advocated against a moratorium on massage parlour permits, references […]
For Immediate Release Sept 24, 2019 Sisters in Spirit Vigil for Murdered and Missing Women and Girls. First Light and The St. John’s Status of Women Council (SJSWC) have partnered for this year’s Sisters in Spirit Vigil for Missing and Murdered Women and Girls (formerly “In Her Name”). There will be various events and opportunities […]
SJSWC is seeking a graphic designer on short-term contract to develop multiple discreet items – all linked to the ‘knowledge translation’ strategy for their DV@WORK NL research project. The material produced by this designer will constitute key parts of information ‘toolkits’ to be provided by SJSWC to workplaces throughout the province. Please see attached Request […]
PANSOW, the Provincial Action Network on the Status of Women, are calling all feminists! We are searching for a qualified person to take on the project of developing a feminist, trauma-informed guide to conflict mediation. A how-to guide for community and government on finding resolution from a feminist lens. Please see attached pdf for all […]
JOB TITLE SHOP Summer Student/Program Support Worker JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES This position engages in group facilitation, outreach, harm reduction, advocacy, feminist and trauma informed approaches to front line service work. We strive to make our work as intersectional and strengths-based as possible so that individuals working with SHOP can experience community work while building their skills […]
