Sexuality and society

Workplace sexual harassment and access to Justice in Calgary a Priority for the Government of Canada

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Human sexuality, Sex crimes, Workplace bullying, Bullying, Harassment, Sexuality and society, Sexual harassment, Workplace, Sexual assault, Workplace harassment

The Healthier and Safer Alberta Workplaces project will address workplace sexual harassment across Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • The Healthier and Safer Alberta Workplaces project will address workplace sexual harassment across Alberta.
  • The first component of the project is the design and delivery of a provincial public awareness campaign promoting a positive response to disclosures of workplace sexual harassment.
  • The second component is the delivery of workplace training curriculum to educate employees and employers about workplace sexual harassment, and promoting a culture of respect and safety.
  • "This funding will help support the great work the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services is doing regarding workplace sexual harassment.

Headero: The Only Hookup App for Everyone Launches in NYC, Creating Connections for Oral Pleasure and Inclusive Sexual Exploration

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Sexuality and society, Philosophy of sexuality, Sex-positive movement, Human sexuality, Pleasure, Articles, Emotion, Self

Headero seeks to create a safe space for everyone (inclusive of all sexualities and gender identities) for one thing, the pursuit of oral and sexual pleasure.

Key Points: 
  • Headero seeks to create a safe space for everyone (inclusive of all sexualities and gender identities) for one thing, the pursuit of oral and sexual pleasure.
  • Headero is a product of New York City a place people seek out to live as their true selves and the app reflects its origins.
  • Headero is designed to liberate people from arbitrary and harmful restrictions by creating a safe, consensual, and joyful space to pursue their pleasure.
  • www.headero.com
    ThotExperiment was founded in 2020 to liberate people from arbitrary and harmful restrictions by creating sex positive, inclusive and joyful platforms for sexual exploration and experimentation.

Highlights - MeToo - vote on motion for resolution- 1.07.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Articles, Human sexuality, Human behavior, Feminism and sexuality, Misandry, Sex crimes, Sexual ethics, Sexuality and society, Sexual harassment, Me Too movement

Following the workshop on 25 May on "Three years after #Metoo - what needs to be done?

Key Points: 
  • Following the workshop on 25 May on "Three years after #Metoo - what needs to be done?
  • Call for reforms to avoid sexual harassment in EU institutions" and the resulting oral question to the Commission which was voted on 15 June, the FEMM committee will vote on a draft resolution.
  • It welcomes the adopted measures to address sexual harassment, but notes that they are not enough.
  • The draft resolution calls for more action and for stronger measures.

Introducing Pleasure Finder, the first ever sexual education Google Assistant action dedicated to improving sexual health and performance

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Harm reduction, Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Sex education, Sexuality and society, Human sexuality, Rape

The action helps users find out more about the health benefits of pleasure and open up about their sexual health - without fear of mockery or judgement.

Key Points: 
  • The action helps users find out more about the health benefits of pleasure and open up about their sexual health - without fear of mockery or judgement.
  • It's the first time a voice assistant has been able to offer advice around sexual health, sexual education and performance, and has been specifically designed to answer questions people want to ask about sexual health but are sometimes too afraid to ask their partner or a healthcare professional.
  • And it couldn't be simpler to use: users can just say to "Ok Google, let me speak to Pleasure Finder" and go from there.
  • The action will outline all the different forms of advice and help it can offer, ensuring everyone can get the sexual wellness advice they need.

Legion supports federal standing committee on Status of Women recommendations

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Articles, Sexual ethics, Sexuality and society, Misconduct, Sexual misconduct, BDSM, Human behavior

Unfortunately, reports of sexual misconduct within the military are neither new nor rare and these recommendations need to be implemented now.

Key Points: 
  • Unfortunately, reports of sexual misconduct within the military are neither new nor rare and these recommendations need to be implemented now.
  • The latest FEWO recommendations focus on what must be done to provide a safe and inclusive CAF workplace so that womens and mens contributions are valued equally.
  • Enough with reports sitting on shelves, its time to take action, says Captain (N) (retired) Andrea Siew, Chair, Dominion Command Defence and Security Committee.
  • We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across Canada as well as branches in the U.S. and Europe.

Arjuna Capital Shareholder Resolution: Microsoft Needs Independent and Transparent Investigation of Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Professional services, Public policy, Government, Public policy, Legal, Human resources, Labor, Articles, Bullying, Human behavior, Human sexuality, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Sex crimes, Sexual harassment, Sexuality and society, Harassment

Natasha Lamb, managing partner, Arjuna Capital, said: Microsoft is under intense public scrutiny due to numerous claims of sexual harassment and an alleged failure to address them adequately and transparently.

Key Points: 
  • Natasha Lamb, managing partner, Arjuna Capital, said: Microsoft is under intense public scrutiny due to numerous claims of sexual harassment and an alleged failure to address them adequately and transparently.
  • Investors are concerned Microsoft may be facing a culture of systemic sexual harassment, putting at risk the companys ability to attract and retain talent.
  • According to the Arjuna Capital shareholder resolution: In 2012, a class-action lawsuit was brought by 238 Microsoft workers alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment, noting Microsofts human resources team continuously overlooked and denied these allegations, only deeming one as founded.
  • The Arjuna Capital resolution notes that sexual harassment and gender discrimination can harm shareholder valueresulting in higher turnover, lower productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher sick-leave costs.

KYLE TODD, P.C. : Former Patient, Turned Employee, of SoCal Medical Center Doctor Harassed and Forced to Perform Sexual Acts in the Workplace

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Articles, Human sexuality, Labour law, Workplace bullying, Harassment, Sex crimes, Sexuality and society, Sexual harassment

VAN NUYS, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A former Patient Services Liaison, represented by employee rights firm Kyle Todd, P.C., and former employee of Southern California Medical Center ("SoCal Medical") is claiming that she faced severe sexual harassment, including being forced to perform egregious sexual acts, for four years.

Key Points: 
  • VAN NUYS, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A former Patient Services Liaison, represented by employee rights firm Kyle Todd, P.C., and former employee of Southern California Medical Center ("SoCal Medical") is claiming that she faced severe sexual harassment, including being forced to perform egregious sexual acts, for four years.
  • In her complaint in arbitration filed on April 14, 2021, this individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims she was subjected to this heinous sexual harassment and assault by her former doctor, turned employer, Mohammed Rasekhi ("Rasekhi").
  • In the lawsuit, the employee states that Rasekhi sexually harassed and assaulted her for years both in and out of the workplace.
  • The aggrieved employee is represented by attorneys Kyle Todd, Esq.

Sexual and Reproductive Heath, Rights and Justice Organizations Applaud Introduction of Legislations to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Young People

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Midwifery, Sexuality and society, Articles, Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Human sexuality, Harm reduction, Sex education, Reproductive health, Health, Comprehensive sex education, Reproductive justice

Together, these measures will help empower young people to make their own decisions about their bodies and lives.\n"All young people no matter who they are or where they live deserve high-quality, medically-accurate and inclusive sex education.

Key Points: 
  • Together, these measures will help empower young people to make their own decisions about their bodies and lives.\n"All young people no matter who they are or where they live deserve high-quality, medically-accurate and inclusive sex education.
  • "High-quality sex education can have an immense impact on a young person\'s life, and we must continue to break down the barriers for young people to access this information.
  • "\nThe introduction of this legislation coincides with Sex Ed For All Month , a national effort led by a coalition of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice organizations committed to ensuring equitable and accessible sex education for all young people.
  • Throughout May, the coalition pledges to ensure all young people have equitable access to the sex education and sexual health care they deserve.

Adameve.com Hosts Clubhouse Chat with Sex Therapist Brittany Steffen and Sex Educator Amanda Ladd

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Software, Harm reduction, Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Sex education, Sexuality and society, Clubhouse, Articles, Computing

On Thursday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time, listeners will be able to join in the fun with Sex Therapist Brittany Steffen and Sex Educator Amanda Ladd.

Key Points: 
  • On Thursday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time, listeners will be able to join in the fun with Sex Therapist Brittany Steffen and Sex Educator Amanda Ladd.
  • Scheduled to run through Thursday, June 10, this weekly chat can be accessed by Clubhouse members here: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/Prn4y5N5 .\nChad Davis, Marketing Director for adameve.com, says, "Clubhouse is a natural for Adam & Eve.
  • Our \'Adult Sex Ed\' chat is the perfect forum for attendees to listen and ask the sex experts questions of their own.
  • "\n"We\'ve enjoyed discussing meeting our Clubhouse visitors and hearing what they have to say about sex," says Brittany Steffen, Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT.

New Report: LGBTQ+ Students at Many Christian Colleges More Likely to Experience Harm and Isolation Than Their Straight Peers

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Personal life, Articles, Transgender, LGBT, Minorities, Sexual minority, Sexuality and society, Cisgender, Minority stress, Transphobia

Gender minority students are seven times more likely to be sexually assaulted on their Christian campus than cisgender students.

Key Points: 
  • Gender minority students are seven times more likely to be sexually assaulted on their Christian campus than cisgender students.
  • Gender minority students are twice as likely to be subjected to disciplinary action by their Christian college than cisgender students.
  • Sexual minority students experience three times the harms faced by straight students.
  • Sexual minority students are three times more likely to experience depression and anxiety compared to heterosexual students.