Podcast appearances and mentions of Sally Armstrong

In her incredible career as a journalist and author, Sally Armstrong told stories no one else would about the atrocities of war, and became a towering figure for women's rights. She speaks with host Amanda Lang about the ongoing fight for rights, the ‘small group of greedy men' who start wars and how a former phys-ed teacher at a magazine called Homemaker became a groundbreaking war correspondent.

Patriarchy and misogyny fuel global conflicts that further increase the oppression of women and girls. But the resistance of women and girls remains steadfast. Sally Armstrong, award-winning war correspondent, author, and human rights activist, joins us to share their stories. Highlights include:  How Sally broke the story about mass rape in the Balkan War in the 1990s that was ignored by male-dominated mainstream media; How patriarchy became established and why women's role in human history has been unrecorded and ignored;  Why cultural relativism can be an enemy of greater justice for girls and women; How misinterpretations of religious doctrine are used as justification for continued oppression of girls and women; How women and girls from Bosnia to Kenya to Afghanistan to Senegal continue to resist the injustice of patriarchy and misogyny in their daily lives. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/sally-armstrong   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Learn more at populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In our meditation and our lives, we are often cycling between three states of comfort, discomfort and overwhelm. Learning how to work skillfully with each of these states presents an opportunity for growth.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In our meditation and our lives, we are often cycling between three states of comfort, discomfort and overwhelm. Learning how to work skillfully with each of these states presents an opportunity for growth.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In our meditation and our lives, we are often cycling between three states of comfort, discomfort and overwhelm. Learning how to work skillfully with each of these states presents an opportunity for growth.

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The show: The full interview with bonus material: The Canadian Federation of University Women in Belleville is hosting a community event with Sally Armstrong on Saturday, April 27. She is an internationally renowned Canadian journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, and human rights activist. She is often called the war correspondent for the world's women. Armstrong has […] The post Internationally renowned Canadian journalist shares stories of women and children facing war and oppression. appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Film festival hosted by farmers in Campbellford takes on issues and challenges facing agriculture Canadian Fire Fighters Museum signs lease and makes plans for a new home in old arena Port Hope resident Angela Grogan shares passion for significance of local Black History

Award-winning Canadian journalist Sally Armstrong joined me to discuss the new book she co-authored, some amazing women who have made a difference and what drives her to cover war zones and oppression.

Writer's Block March 2024 For the March episode hear from journalist Sally Armstrong about the book she co-authored with Dr. Sima Samar, Outspoken: My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan. Also on the program will be Kate Black about her book Big Mall: Shopping for Meaning a book about consumer culture.

Today on The Social, Kate Middleton apologizes for “any confusion” over an altered family photo, but conspiracy theories are still running rampant.  Then, Canadians can now apply for the reality dating show, “Love Is Blind”.  And, North West reveals her new album, “Elementary School Dropout”.  Then, Matthew McConaughey's theory about the place we were conceived.  And, Camila Cabello is a fan of breakup sex.  Then, should you reach certain goals before having children?  And, some parents are paying exorbitant amounts of money for elaborate photos of their newborns.  Plus, Dr. Sima Samar and journalist Sally Armstrong on the fight to free Afghanistan women and girls.

All summer we've been traveling across New Brunswick with our Books and Backroads series. One of those books - The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor - was written by Canadian journalist and author Sally Armstrong. Cindy Grant is the producer of Books and Backroads - and after this story was featured on the show - she got a call from Sally Armstrong herself.

All summer we've been traveling across New Brunswick with our Books and Backroads series. One of those books - The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor - was written by Canadian journalist and author Sally Armstrong. Cindy Grant is the producer of Books and Backroads - and after this story was featured on the show - she got a call from Sally Armstrong herself.

All summer we've been traveling across New Brunswick with our Books and Backroads series. One of those books - The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor - was written by Canadian journalist and author Sally Armstrong. Cindy Grant is the producer of Books and Backroads - and after this story was featured on the show - she got a call from Sally Armstrong herself.

Alyson Boudreau, Derrick Bishop and Debra Lloyd read Sally Armstrong's "The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor." This historical novel traces the remarkable life of one of the first female settlers on the Miramichi. CBC's Cindy Grant leads the discussion.

Alyson Boudreau, Derrick Bishop and Debra Lloyd read Sally Armstrong's "The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor." This historical novel traces the remarkable life of one of the first female settlers on the Miramichi. CBC's Cindy Grant leads the discussion.

Alyson Boudreau, Derrick Bishop and Debra Lloyd read Sally Armstrong's "The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor." This historical novel traces the remarkable life of one of the first female settlers on the Miramichi. CBC's Cindy Grant leads the discussion.

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“Mindfulness” has become a buzz phrase. There are books on mindful parenting, mindful lawyering, even mindful sex. But what does the word even mean? And how do you actually do it? In one of his most famous and foundational discourses, the Buddha was said to have laid out, in great detail, four ways to establish mindfulness. In today's episode we're going to walk through these four “foundations” of mindfulness with Sally Armstrong, who started practicing in 1981, began teaching 15 years later, and now leads retreats all over the world.We posted this episode a few years ago, but thought it might be a good time to drop a good, old-fashioned, meat and potatoes, stick to your ribs dharma episode to help us get back to basics. Because, like Sally says, Guru Google can only get us so far…In this episode we talk about:How Sally got started in meditation – including sitting and in person retreat with SN Goenka and living near the Dalai LamaUsing our meditation to align on intentions and values and seeing that we have a choice once we wake up. Where she encounters challenges in her practice todayThe importance of Beginner's mind Sally's clear breakdown of the Buddha's Four Foundations of Mindfulness (the first time we've really gone into detail on the show)For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sally-armstrong-232-rerunSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Exploring the teachings from the Satipatthana sutta on practicing mindfulness of the body.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Exploring the teachings from the Satipatthana sutta on practicing mindfulness of the body.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Many of us have a tendency to be critical and judgmental of ourselves and others. In meditation, this habit can seem quite strong and can create a lot of suffering. But mindfulness is a wonderful tool to enable us to see these thoughts for what they are, so we can begin to bring wisdom and understanding to them. The good news is, like any conditioned habit, we can learn to decondition this pattern.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Many of us have a tendency to be critical and judgmental of ourselves and others. In meditation, this habit can seem quite strong and can create a lot of suffering. But mindfulness is a wonderful tool to enable us to see these thoughts for what they are, so we can begin to bring wisdom and understanding to them. The good news is, like any conditioned habit, we can learn to decondition this pattern.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Many of us have a tendency to be critical and judgmental of ourselves and others. In meditation, this habit can seem quite strong and can create a lot of suffering. But mindfulness is a wonderful tool to enable us to see these thoughts for what they are, so we can begin to bring wisdom and understanding to them. The good news is, like any conditioned habit, we can learn to decondition this pattern.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) What is mindfulness, and what was the Buddha talking about when he encouraged us to practice it? Right mindfulness, or Samma Sati, develops wisdom and understanding, decreasing unwholesome states of mind, and increasing wholesomeness.

After 220 years in the family, the former homestead of Charlotte Taylor is up for sale in Tabusintac. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Sally Armstrong, who wrote the book The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor, based on her great-great-great grandmother's life.

After 220 years in the family, the former homestead of Charlotte Taylor is up for sale in Tabusintac. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Sally Armstrong, who wrote the book The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor, based on her great-great-great grandmother's life.

After 220 years in the family, the former homestead of Charlotte Taylor is up for sale in Tabusintac. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Sally Armstrong, who wrote the book The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor, based on her great-great-great grandmother's life. ​

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Former British Airways air stewardess Sally Armstrong, shares her memories working on Concorde and self-confessed plane geek Nik Sennhauser, explains why he is recreating his favourite plane meals at home.

Friendship can blossom in the most unexpected places.... When Jemima loses her beloved grandfather, keeping his allotment alive seems like ideal way to feel close to him. She's never fitted in before - is this her chance to find where she really belongs? Finally Melissa has the allotment she's been longing for to distract her while her husband works away - even if it is chest-high in weeds. But when she looks for help in the wrong place, she finds she's the hottest topic of gossip. For Dottie, her allotment and part-time job of 'a little light dusting' at Lerwick Manor keeps a spring in her eighty-year-old step - and her ears open for secrets. Though generations apart, these three women are about to find a common bond in a new-found passion and that true friendship can grow anywhere.

With the majority of research conducted by men, it's no surprise that most research favours men. So much that even the original crash test dummy was modelled after a man and a study, originally for the menstrual cycle, was cancelled when Viagra was discovered through it. On this International women's day, it seems like a good time to ask: how can women gain a seat at the table when they aren't even in the room? This is journalist, author and human rights activist Sally Armstrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the five-part 2019 CBC Massey Lectures, Power Shift: The Longest Revolution, Sally Armstrong surveyed the ways in which the world has changed for women, and our slow progress toward a more equitable society. In conversation with Nahlah Ayed, the acclaimed journalist looks back on the experience of making the lectures and answers questions sent in by listeners.

In this episode, we take a simple, useful, and down-to-earth stroll through one of the most confounding -- but liberating -- concepts in Buddhism. On the one hand, Buddhists tell us the self is an illusion: “You don’t exist!” On the other hand, they tell us, “Well actually, on some level, you do, of course, exist.” So which is it? The answer is: both. But this concept -- call it not-self, selflessness, egolessness, or emptiness -- doesn’t have to be some hopelessly esoteric riddle; it is actually a game-changer that we can all apply in our own lives. Here to tell us how is Guy Armstrong, who has been a meditation teacher in the insight tradition for decades. He’s written a book called Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators. He is the husband of Sally Armstrong, who appeared on the show just a few weeks ago. I actually conducted the interviews back-to-back last fall. But even though this was recorded before the wretched events of 2020, the concepts herein are, I assure you, perennially useful. Where to find Guy Armstrong online:  Website: https://www.spiritrock.org/guy-armstrong  Book: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators - https://bookshop.org/books/emptiness-a-practical-guide-for-meditators/9781614295266 You can always get started with the Ten Percent Happier app with our flagship course, The Basics. In The Basics, Joseph Goldstein and Dan Harris discuss the fundamentals of mediation and dispel common myths about meditation in a seven-day meditation series. Visit https://10percenthappier.app.link/TheBasicsPod to get started. Other Resources Mentioned: Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation by Bhikkhu Anālayo - https://bookshop.org/books/compassion-and-emptiness-in-early-buddhist-meditation/9781909314559 Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/guy-armstrong-270

In this episode, we take a simple, useful, and down-to-earth stroll through one of the most confounding -- but liberating -- concepts in Buddhism. On the one hand, Buddhists tell us the self is an illusion: “You don't exist!” On the other hand, they tell us, “Well actually, on some level, you do, of course, exist.” So which is it? The answer is: both. But this concept -- call it not-self, selflessness, egolessness, or emptiness -- doesn't have to be some hopelessly esoteric riddle; it is actually a game-changer that we can all apply in our own lives. Here to tell us how is Guy Armstrong, who has been a meditation teacher in the insight tradition for decades. He's written a book called Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators. He is the husband of Sally Armstrong, who appeared on the show just a few weeks ago. I actually conducted the interviews back-to-back last fall. But even though this was recorded before the wretched events of 2020, the concepts herein are, I assure you, perennially useful. Where to find Guy Armstrong online:  Website: https://www.spiritrock.org/guy-armstrong  Book: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators - https://bookshop.org/books/emptiness-a-practical-guide-for-meditators/9781614295266 You can always get started with the Ten Percent Happier app with our flagship course, The Basics. In The Basics, Joseph Goldstein and Dan Harris discuss the fundamentals of mediation and dispel common myths about meditation in a seven-day meditation series. Visit https://10percenthappier.app.link/TheBasicsPod to get started. Other Resources Mentioned: Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation by Bhikkhu Anālayo - https://bookshop.org/books/compassion-and-emptiness-in-early-buddhist-meditation/9781909314559 Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/guy-armstrong-270

"Mindfulness" has become a buzz phrase. There are books on mindful parenting, mindful lawyering, even mindful sex. But what does the word even mean? And how do you actually do it? In one of his most famous and foundational discourses, the Buddha was said to have laid out, in great detail, four ways to establish mindfulness. In today's episode we're going to walk through these four "foundations" of mindfulness with Sally Armstrong, who started practicing in 1981, began teaching 15 years later, and now leads retreats all over the world. Before we start, I should note that we recorded this interview shortly before the pandemic and the racial justice protests, but we thought it might be a good time to drop a good, old-fashioned, meat and potatoes, stick to your ribs dharma episode to help us get back to basics.  Where to find Sally online:  Spirit Rock Profile: https://www.spiritrock.org/sally-armstrong Sally Armstrong on Dharmaseed.org: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/153/ You can find meditations from our world-class teachers and much more on our app. Visit tenpercent.com to download the Ten Percent Happier app and kickstart your meditation practice. Visit tenpercent.com to sign up today. Other Resources Mentioned: S.N Goenka / https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/about/goenka  The 3 Characteristics / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_marks_of_existence The Four Noble Truths / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Noble_Truths Ajahn Sumedho / https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/10/ Insight Meditation Society / https://www.dharma.org/ Joseph Goldstein's Book Mindfulness / https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Practical-Awakening-Joseph-Goldstein/dp/1622036050  Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sally-armstrong-263

"Mindfulness" has become a buzz phrase. There are books on mindful parenting, mindful lawyering, even mindful sex. But what does the word even mean? And how do you actually do it? In one of his most famous and foundational discourses, the Buddha was said to have laid out, in great detail, four ways to establish mindfulness. In today's episode we’re going to walk through these four "foundations" of mindfulness with Sally Armstrong, who started practicing in 1981, began teaching 15 years later, and now leads retreats all over the world. Before we start, I should note that we recorded this interview shortly before the pandemic and the racial justice protests, but we thought it might be a good time to drop a good, old-fashioned, meat and potatoes, stick to your ribs dharma episode to help us get back to basics.  Where to find Sally online:  Spirit Rock Profile: https://www.spiritrock.org/sally-armstrong Sally Armstrong on Dharmaseed.org: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/153/ You can find meditations from our world-class teachers and much more on our app. Visit tenpercent.com to download the Ten Percent Happier app and kickstart your meditation practice. Visit tenpercent.com to sign up today. Other Resources Mentioned: S.N Goenka / https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/about/goenka  The 3 Characteristics / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_marks_of_existence The Four Noble Truths / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Noble_Truths Ajahn Sumedho / https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/10/ Insight Meditation Society / https://www.dharma.org/ Joseph Goldstein’s Book Mindfulness / https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Practical-Awakening-Joseph-Goldstein/dp/1622036050  Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sally-armstrong-263

Sally Armstrong and Michael Crummey are two of the authors participating in this year's festival. Armstrong is a human rights activist, journalist, and award-winning author. Crummey is a novelist and poet.

Most religions try to explain what the universe means and why we’re here. More often than not, many of these explanations entail women having lower status than men. Award-winning journalist, Sally Armstrong focuses her third CBC Massey Lecture on the place of women throughout the history of religion. *Originally broadcast on November 13, 2019.

Populism is bad for women — so much of the rise in authoritarian governments is based on the dream of returning to an idealized past, when a woman knew her place was in the kitchen. Populism also targets women’s rights and their push for equal status. In the fourth CBC Massey Lecture, Sally Armstrong shines a light on how women are seizing opportunities for a new kind of social mobility. *Originally broadcast on November 14, 2019.

“There’s never been a better time in human history to be a woman,” says Sally Armstrong in the first of her first 2019 CBC Massey Lectures: Power Shift: The Longest Revolution. The acclaimed journalist and activist argues that women are closer to gaining equality than ever before. She examines how over the centuries women lost power and status to men — right up to today. *Originally broadcast on November 11, 2019.

The long fight for women’s rights and equality is almost won. “It's starting to look like people who are not on side are simply out of step", says human rights activist Sally Armstrong. Women all over the world are demanding a better, more equitable place with men. But men and women need to work together to achieve the final victory. In the final CBC Massey lecture, Sally Armstrong looks to the future — one where women's skills are depended upon and their abilities are recognized. 

Sally Armstrong argues the future depends on equality for women and girls. In her second CBC Massey Lecture, she discusses sex: the history of sex, sex for procreation, sex for pleasure, sex for business. Monogamy maybe the norm, but evolutionary biology suggests, in earlier times, things were more freewheeling. Over time, however, we’ve seen men exercise greater control over women and their bodies.

The 2019 CBC Massey Lectures examine the history of the struggle for gender equality. Lecturer, Sally Armstrong argues all of humanity benefits when women get an education. When they get better healthcare, everyone lives longer. She says a fundamental shift is taking place and “equality is closer than ever before”.

The long fight for women’s rights and equality is almost won. “It's starting to look like people who are not on side are simply out of step", says human rights activist Sally Armstrong. Women all over the world are demanding a better, more equitable place with men. But men and women need to work together to achieve the final victory. In the final CBC Massey lecture, Sally Armstrong looks to the future — one where women's skills are depended upon and their abilities are recognized. 

Sally Armstrong argues the future depends on equality for women and girls. In her second CBC Massey Lecture, she discusses sex: the history of sex, sex for procreation, sex for pleasure, sex for business. Monogamy maybe the norm, but evolutionary biology suggests, in earlier times, things were more freewheeling. Over time, however, we’ve seen men exercise greater control over women and their bodies.

The 2019 CBC Massey Lectures examine the history of the struggle for gender equality. Lecturer, Sally Armstrong argues all of humanity benefits when women get an education. When they get better healthcare, everyone lives longer. She says a fundamental shift is taking place and “equality is closer than ever before”.

Sally Armstrong has been to some of the most dangerous places to speak with, learn about and report on women and girls in conflict zones. Countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia have been her beat for decades, and yet she has always found her way to the heart of the human story. An award-winning journalist, author and human rights activist, Sally joins Ben for a timely conversation about the ascent of women everywhere, and why we need to do more to make the world a better, more equal place. Read the blog post about this episode. About the Guest Sally Armstrong is sometimes called “the war correspondent for the world’s women.” She’s also known as “La Talibanista”. Sally has covered stories in zones of conflict all over the world. From Bosnia and Somalia to Congo and Afghanistan, her eyewitness reports have earned her the Amnesty International Media Award four times over, as well as acclaim all over the world. Armstrong shares her experiences reporting from the front lines and imparts her audiences with the lessons she’s learned from the battlefields surrounding the complexities of “human rights” versus “human wrongs.” In addition to her journalism, Armstrong is the author of the books Veiled Threat: The Hidden Power of the Women of Afghanistan; The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor; Bitter Roots, Tender Shoots: The Uncertain Fate of Afghanistan’s Women; and her most recent title, Ascent of Women: A New Age is Dawning for Every Mother’s Daughter. 2017 was a busy year for Armstrong — it saw her on assignments in Iraq, Kenya, and Afghanistan, and she gave a speech in Oxford, UK, and at Oxford University. Also in 2017, Armstrong was promoted to Officer of the Order of Canada, and won, along with photographer/videographer Peter Bregg, the Amnesty International Canada Media Award for their work in Iraq (her fourth Amnesty International Canada Media Award). She and Bregg also won the Gold Award for Investigative Journalism at The Canadian Online Publishing Gala for their work about the Yazidis called Resisting Genocide in 2017. Armstrong is a former member of the International Women’s Commission at the UN, and is the recipient of ten honorary doctorate degrees. Her newest book, Power Shift: The Longest Revolution, will be published in October 2019. Learn more about Sally. The Quote of the Week "Talking is the antidote for oppression and injustice." - Sally Armstrong

Susan replays her interview with journalist and author of the book “Uprising!”, Sally Armstrong. They discuss Sally’s life journey to uncover and write about the international atrocities against women and how women all over the world are rising up, becoming empowered.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Lisa LaFlammeSally Armstrong In Conversation With Sally Armstrong On Facts Or Fake News: Are You Being Informed or Misled? From established media outlets to digital upstarts and social platforms – the news is suddenly on trial. Join CTV News' Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme at the Empire Club of Canada on January 25, 2018 as she dissects the state of media credibility – as well as lies, manipulation, and the extraordinary need for truth-telling – in a discussion with journalist Sally Armstrong. Moderator: Lisa LaFlamme, Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor, CTV National News Speaker: Sally Armstrong, Human Rights Activist, Journalist and Award-Winning Author *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Interview with Canadian House & Home Senior Editor Sally Armstrong. Sally has been with House & Home magazine for over a decade and has overseen some the magazine's most famous and well loved features. We'rechatting about home makeovers, design trends and how to get a perfectly styled kitchen!  

Sally Armstrong says, “The economy is the ticket that women can ride,” and that, “We can no longer afford to oppress half our population”. She details an international realization of the vast economic and financial benefits that come with bringing women to the table. According to Armstrong, this financial recognition is being coupled by a gradual change in mindset. Today, change is being led by individuals with immense personal will, whether it is Pakistan’s Malala or Kenya’s Milly. Where is this change happening and who is leading it? How are they different from women’s movements from the past? Who continues to stand in the way of progress? Armstrong gives us her take. This event is available free to LRC subscribers or to all those who sign up for our special event subscription offer of $49 for one year of the LRC. Otherwise tickets are $10 for the general public or $5 for students with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased or reserved by clicking here. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event begins at 7:00 pm. Sally Armstrong is a journalist and human rights activist. She is a three-time Amnesty International award winner, and was a member of the International Women’s Commission at the U.N. She is a Member of the Order of Canada and the recipient of seven honorary doctorate degrees. Armstrong has covered stories in zones of conflict across the globe; from Bosnia and Somalia to Rwanda and Afghanistan. In doing so, she has been awarded the Gold Award from the National Magazine Awards Foundation. Her most recent book is Ascent of Women: A New Age Is Dawning for Every Mother’s Daughter. The Maclean's article Ms Armstrong refers to in her talk can be found here: http://www.macleans.ca/news/world/the-new-faces-of-afghan-women/

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Former secretary of state Madelaine Albright made an emphatic statement in support of Hillary Clinton. Her comment has stirred up a lot of controversy, especially among women from the

Former secretary of state Madelaine Albright made an emphatic statement in support of Hillary Clinton. Her comment has stirred up a lot of controversy, especially among women from the  millennial generation who took offense. Libby is joined by Canadian journalist and feminist activist Sally Armstrong to talk about it.Plus, she's 103 and still walking in support of Cancer research! Libby has a conversation with the incredible, inspiring Kitty Cohen about staying active and her outlook on life in her later years.

Editor-Publisher David Wilson's Observations, Interview with writer and activist Sally Armstrong, and Debbie McMillan's Spirit Story

When I first met Sally Armstrong I knew instantly that my life would never be the same. When she spoke, my perspectives were challenged and my worldview shifted. What I thought I knew about women, men, culture and world religion went out the window and I realized how the power of a voice can change the world. My producer was almost in tears when the show was over because he had never heard about some of the things we talked about and others he thought were no longer in practice. Sally challenges us to walk in the world with our eyes, minds and hearts open. I challenge you to look at your life, after you listen to the show and tell me, and the world where you have been silent in your life and how you are now going to use your voice. I am on twitter @TheLauraSteward and Sally is @SallyArmstrong9 Human rights activist, journalist and award-winning author Sally Armstrong has covered stories about women and girls in zones of conflict all over the world. From Bosnia and Somalia to the Middle East, Rwanda, Congo and Afghanistan, her eye witness reports have earned her awards including the Gold Award from the National Magazine Awards Foundation and the Author's Award from the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Letters. She received the Amnesty International Media Award in 2000, 2002 and again in 2011. She was a member of the International Women’s Commission a UN body that consists of 20 Palestinian women, 20 Israeli women and 12 internationals whose mandate is assisting with the path to peace in the Middle East. In 1996, Sally was honoured by the YWCA of Toronto with the prestigious Women of Distinction Award in Communications. In 1997 she received the Achievement Award for Human Rights for Women from Jewish Women International; in 1998 Media Watch's Dodi Robb Award and in 2003, the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement from the National Magazine Awards Foundation.  In 2005, she received the Athena International Award (Chicago), the World of Difference Award from the International Alliance for Women (Florida) and the Red Cross Humanitarian Award - New Brunswick Region. In 2008 she received the Clarkson Laureate for public service at Massey College, University of Toronto. And in May 2008, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Journalism Foundation. In March 2010, she became the fourth recipient of The Calgary Peace Prize. She is the recipient of eight honorary doctorate degrees and is a Member of the Order of Canada. Her book Veiled Threat: The Hidden Power of the Women of Afghanistan was published by Penguin Books in 2002. The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor was published by Random House in 2007.  Bitter Roots, Tender Shoots: the Uncertain Fate of Afghanistan’s Women was published by Penguin in 2008. Her new book Ascent of Women: Our turn, our way – a remarkable story of world-wide change was published by Random House in March 2013. A revised version called Uprising: A new age is dawning for every mother’s daughter was published in March 2014 by St. Martins Press in New York. www.sallyarmstrong.org              

The world today is a dangerous, unstable and violent place.  And while Stephen Pinker tells us that today is less violent than at any other time in human history, images from Africa and the Middle East would seem to belie that.But when we look at places that have improved, in Africa, in Latin America and even in the West, we see that woman and the empowerment of women have played a key role in the transformation to a more civil world.  What does this mean, why has it happened, and what does it portent for solutions to those places that still seemed mired in hatred and violence. Sally Armstrong has spent her career covering wars and global struggles and now examines this nexus between global progress and the empowerment of woman in Uprising: A New Age Is Dawning for Every Mother's Daughter. My conversation with Sally Armstrong:

Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of The Pretenders, has spoken out in her new book and says she was raped, and it was her own fault. She didn't back down from that stance in an interview with Sunday Times magazine. She goes even further to say that women who wear revealing clothes are "asking for it." Is she wrong? Is it okay for a woman to say this? GUEST: Sally Armstrong, journalist, documentary filmmaker and human rights activist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays guest is a lady who for many years has travelled the world reporting on the issues that affect women and girls across the globe. Many of them being harrowing treatment, abuse, rape and unneeded suppression. She is a Human rights activist, journalist and award-winning author and has stepped into zones of conflict all over the world. From Bosnia and Somalia to the Middle East, Rwanda, Congo and Afghanistan, her eye witness reports have earned her awards including the Gold Award from the National Magazine Awards Foundation, and the Author's Award from the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Letters.  Born in 1943 in Montreal, Quebec as a high school physical education teacher, she was involved in the inception of what would later become the magazine Canadian Living. Whilst in 1988, she became the editor-in-chief of Homemakers magazine, a position she held until 1999. But she is best known for her work as a journalist, where her principal focus being on on the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan during the extremist rule of the Taliban from 1996 to 2001 and during the country's present efforts to rebuild itself. Her bestseller, Veiled Threat (2002), shows her strong belief in the power of individuals to work together to create change. As she says" There has been no good news, until now. There's a shift happening – women are moving toward a tipping point. “Everyone – from presidents to pollsters and economists to policy wonks – are predicting that women are the way forward” So how did she find herself stepping boldly away from Canada, and into areas that if we are to believe the news should be the last places a lady would want to go? And does she see a time when she will slow down on the global focus, and become more local in her efforts? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots, with the one and only Sally Armstrong.

@bigfinish #doctorwho #tindogpodcast   "Molly O'Sullivan? Hello you."   In his quest for universal domination, the Master plans to exploit the terrifying Infinite Warriors of the mysterious Eminence. The Doctor's friend, Molly, is key to that plan's execution, and now, aided by corrupted genius Sally Armstrong, the Master is close to success.   Paranoid and perplexed after his recent experience, the Doctor skirts the fringes of the fifty-year conflict between humanity and the Infinite Armies. Wary of changing the course of history, he fears that to fight the Eminence would be to do the Daleks' bidding. But when Time Lord CIA agent Narvin provides the impetus for the Doctor to act, Liv Chenka joins him in a desperate race to save their friend and stop the Master.   As the Doctor goes head to head with his oldest and deadliest rival, this war is about to get very personal indeed...

DARK EYES 3 RELEASED NOVEMBER 2014 PRICES CD £40.00 Download £35.00 Synopsis "Molly O'Sullivan? Hello you."   In his quest for universal domination, the Master plans to exploit the terrifying Infinite Warriors of the mysterious Eminence. The Doctor's friend, Molly, is key to that plan's execution, and now, aided by corrupted genius Sally Armstrong, the Master is close to success.   Paranoid and perplexed after his recent experience, the Doctor skirts the fringes of the fifty-year conflict between humanity and the Infinite Armies. Wary of changing the course of history, he fears that to fight the Eminence would be to do the Daleks' bidding. But when Time Lord CIA agent Narvin provides the impetus for the Doctor to act, Liv Chenka joins him in a desperate race to save their friend and stop the Master.   As the Doctor goes head to head with his oldest and deadliest rival, this war is about to get very personal indeed...   Written By: Matt Fitton Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Paul McGann (The Doctor), Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Ruth Bradley (Molly O'Sullivan), Alex Macqueen (The Master), Natalie Burt (Dr Sally Armstrong), David Sibley (The Eminence), Sean Carlsen (Narvin) 1: The Death of HopeGeorgie Fuller (Hope Gardner), Geoffrey Breton (Leo Gardner) 2: The ReviledSacha Dhawan (Jaldam), Sarah Mowat (Gajeeda), Laura Riseborough (Sharma) 3: MasterplanDavid Sibley (Professor Markus Schriver), John Banks (Captain/Lieutenant) 4: Rule of the EminenceJonathan Forbes (Walter Vincent), Beth Chalmers (Casey Carraway), Georgia Moffett (Engineer Tallow) Downloads

DARK EYES 3 RELEASED NOVEMBER 2014 PRICES CD £40.00 Download £35.00 Synopsis "Molly O'Sullivan? Hello you."   In his quest for universal domination, the Master plans to exploit the terrifying Infinite Warriors of the mysterious Eminence. The Doctor's friend, Molly, is key to that plan's execution, and now, aided by corrupted genius Sally Armstrong, the Master is close to success.   Paranoid and perplexed after his recent experience, the Doctor skirts the fringes of the fifty-year conflict between humanity and the Infinite Armies. Wary of changing the course of history, he fears that to fight the Eminence would be to do the Daleks' bidding. But when Time Lord CIA agent Narvin provides the impetus for the Doctor to act, Liv Chenka joins him in a desperate race to save their friend and stop the Master.   As the Doctor goes head to head with his oldest and deadliest rival, this war is about to get very personal indeed...   Written By: Matt Fitton Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Paul McGann (The Doctor), Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Ruth Bradley (Molly O'Sullivan), Alex Macqueen (The Master), Natalie Burt (Dr Sally Armstrong), David Sibley (The Eminence), Sean Carlsen (Narvin) 1: The Death of HopeGeorgie Fuller (Hope Gardner), Geoffrey Breton (Leo Gardner) 2: The ReviledSacha Dhawan (Jaldam), Sarah Mowat (Gajeeda), Laura Riseborough (Sharma) 3: MasterplanDavid Sibley (Professor Markus Schriver), John Banks (Captain/Lieutenant) 4: Rule of the EminenceJonathan Forbes (Walter Vincent), Beth Chalmers (Casey Carraway), Georgia Moffett (Engineer Tallow) Downloads

@bigfinish #doctorwho #podcast #tindogpodcast   Daily Listen along for Dark Eyes 3   DARK EYES 3 RELEASED NOVEMBER 2014 PRICES CD £40.00 Download £35.00 Synopsis "Molly O'Sullivan? Hello you."   In his quest for universal domination, the Master plans to exploit the terrifying Infinite Warriors of the mysterious Eminence. The Doctor's friend, Molly, is key to that plan's execution, and now, aided by corrupted genius Sally Armstrong, the Master is close to success.   Paranoid and perplexed after his recent experience, the Doctor skirts the fringes of the fifty-year conflict between humanity and the Infinite Armies. Wary of changing the course of history, he fears that to fight the Eminence would be to do the Daleks' bidding. But when Time Lord CIA agent Narvin provides the impetus for the Doctor to act, Liv Chenka joins him in a desperate race to save their friend and stop the Master.   As the Doctor goes head to head with his oldest and deadliest rival, this war is about to get very personal indeed...   Written By: Matt Fitton Directed By: Ken Bentley Cast Paul McGann (The Doctor), Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Ruth Bradley (Molly O'Sullivan), Alex Macqueen (The Master), Natalie Burt (Dr Sally Armstrong), David Sibley (The Eminence), Sean Carlsen (Narvin) 1: The Death of HopeGeorgie Fuller (Hope Gardner), Geoffrey Breton (Leo Gardner) 2: The ReviledSacha Dhawan (Jaldam), Sarah Mowat (Gajeeda), Laura Riseborough (Sharma) 3: MasterplanDavid Sibley (Professor Markus Schriver), John Banks (Captain/Lieutenant) 4: Rule of the EminenceJonathan Forbes (Walter Vincent), Beth Chalmers (Casey Carraway), Georgia Moffett (Engineer Tallow) Downloads

  RELEASED FEBRUARY PRICES CD £40.00 Download £35.00 Synopsis When the Doctor defeated the Dalek Time Controller and its Time Lord ally, the timelines shifted and events changed... but the danger is far from over. And new threats to the continued safety of the universe are emerging. Molly O'Sullivan carried on with her life as a nursing assistant in World War One. She probably thought she would never see the Doctor in his 'Tardy-box' again... From the Dalek occupied planet Nixyce VII through Earth's history and to the very edge of the universe, the Doctor's footprints across eternity are being tracked by foes old and new. But when did it all begin and when will it end? Living his life through the complexities of time travel, the Doctor can never be quite sure if he's experiencing his life in the most helpful order. The only certainty appears to be the advance of the powers of evil and the oncoming threat of a fight to the death against forces that would destroy everything the Doctor holds dear.   Part 1: The Traitorby Nicholas Briggs Nixyce VII is under Dalek occupation. For many, their only hope of survival is decent medical care, as slave working conditions under the Dalek regime are appalling. But when you help people to survive under the rule of the Daleks, are you actually helping the Daleks? Med-tech Liv Chenka doesn't have the luxury of pondering these dilemmas. She must just do what she feels is right.But then there are the soldiers of last resort... The freedom fighters left behind to cause maximum damage to the Dalek war effort, at whatever cost. To them, anyone who seems to be helping the Daleks is a traitor.And when the Doctor arrives, his secret agenda throws him into conflict with everyone.Part 2: The White Roomby Alan Barnes Molly O'Sullivan is still trying to help people, but now she is back in London, staying in Baker Street.But there are dangerous forces abroad. Where are the young deserters disappearing to? Who are the Huntsmen? And what is really going on at the Blackwell Convalescent Home?Perhaps the mysterious 'Surgeon General' has the answers. To find out, the Doctor must tackle an old and baffling enemy.Part 3: Time's Horizonby Matt Fitton The Doctor and Molly find themselves at the very edge of creation. But something dangerous seems to be heading back into the known universe from the very end of time.The crew of the cryo-ship Orpheus, including its medical officer Liv Chenka, have their mission parameters to adhere to; but the arrival of the Doctor and Molly changes everything. An ancient and terrible force is on a collision course with them all and the outcome seems to be a matter of divine destiny.Part 4: Eyes of the Masterby Matt Fitton The Doctor, Liv and Molly arrive back on Earth in the 1970s to investigate the Ides Institute. The timelines have shifted since the Doctor and Molly first travelled here and all is not as it was. Dr Sally Armstrong is still working for the Ides, but her associate has a devastating plan in mind.Soon, Molly's 'dark eyes' prove to be at the centre of a plot to seize control of all life in the universe. Written By: Nicholas Briggs, Alan Barnes, Matt FittonDirected By: Nicholas Briggs Cast Paul McGann (The Doctor), Ruth Bradley (Molly O'Sullivan), Nicola Walker (Liv Chenka), Alex Macqueen (The Master), David Sibley (The Eminence), Natalie Burt(Dr Sally Armstrong), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks), Chris Porter (Carna), David Dobson (Kavel), John Dorney (Aldin/Roboman), Ian Brooker (Dr Herbert Goring/Viyran), Adrian Mackinder (Master Zachrey/Captain Dal Brock), Brian Shelley ('Cousin' Tommy/Harrison/Roboman/Future Viyran), Andrew Knott (Sean Casey), Joseph Radcliffe (Young David Walker), David Shaw-Parker (Old David Walker), Jo Castleton (Sciencetech Vi Kruger), Ian Hallard (Comtech Bron Kell),Jacqueline King (Mrs Gantry/Computer), Frank Skinner (Soldier)

Canadian activist Sally Armstrong says violence against women in Afghanistan is not cultural, it's criminal.

Anne Collins, Publisher of Random House Canada, speaks with Sally Armstrong about her new book The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor.