Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah
@dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social
Co-Director of Policy & Advocacy at Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights • @npsia.bsky.social Alum • Rugby fan/player • Black Feminist • Antifascist • She/Her
📍Ottawa
https://linktr.ee/dowusuakyeeah
🌻🇬🇭🌈
📍Ottawa
https://linktr.ee/dowusuakyeeah
🌻🇬🇭🌈
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Diaspora can help inform LGBTQ+ advocacy
Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, an LGBTQ+ activist in Ottawa, says people with ties to other countries can help advocate for human rights abroad. She says Ghana’s large diaspora in Canada can help
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
The fight for LGBTQ+ rights in my home country is significant for us living abroad. I got to speak a bit about that in this interview.
This eight-part series investigates the backsliding of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa and the consequences for Canada as a country with a feminist foreign policy.
This eight-part series investigates the backsliding of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa and the consequences for Canada as a country with a feminist foreign policy.
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Zohran Mamdani stunned former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the New York City mayoral primary race to the 33-year-old state lawmaker. trib.al/KfNebEQ
June 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Zohran Mamdani stunned former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the New York City mayoral primary race to the 33-year-old state lawmaker. trib.al/KfNebEQ
I wrote a thing!
Check out this resource exploring anti-gender movements in Canada 👇🏿
Check out this resource exploring anti-gender movements in Canada 👇🏿
🚨Anti-gender movements are eroding rights🚨
@dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social breaks down how well-funded regressive groups use:
🔹 Transphobic myths
🔹 “Parental rights” rhetoric
🔹 Coordinated attacks on #SRHR & #2SLGBTQ equality
Read & resist 📖👉 https://tinyurl.com/DOAER5
#StopTheBacklash
@dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social breaks down how well-funded regressive groups use:
🔹 Transphobic myths
🔹 “Parental rights” rhetoric
🔹 Coordinated attacks on #SRHR & #2SLGBTQ equality
Read & resist 📖👉 https://tinyurl.com/DOAER5
#StopTheBacklash
June 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I wrote a thing!
Check out this resource exploring anti-gender movements in Canada 👇🏿
Check out this resource exploring anti-gender movements in Canada 👇🏿
Reposted by Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah
Next panel at #W7Canada, looking more closely at the global context that will impact the discussions in Kananaskis. @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social is joined by Amnesty Canada’s ED Ketty Nivyabandi, Senator Paulette Senior and Erin Hunt, ED of Mine Actions Canada
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Next panel at #W7Canada, looking more closely at the global context that will impact the discussions in Kananaskis. @dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social is joined by Amnesty Canada’s ED Ketty Nivyabandi, Senator Paulette Senior and Erin Hunt, ED of Mine Actions Canada
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This is fraught terrain Mayor Sutcliffe. Police already have ample powers to restrict protests at schools, hospitals & places of worship when needed. Anything further needs very careful study. Court challenges elsewhere already pending. Don't rush this.
Mayor presses to move forward with 'bubble bylaw' despite Charter concerns | CBC News
Ciry staff had previously said it would be prudent to wait for courts to rule on other cities' bylaws, while civil liberties group says police already have powers to ensure safety.
www.cbc.ca
May 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This is fraught terrain Mayor Sutcliffe. Police already have ample powers to restrict protests at schools, hospitals & places of worship when needed. Anything further needs very careful study. Court challenges elsewhere already pending. Don't rush this.
Reposted by Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah
The Alberta government has issued a new plan for combatting "gender-based violence."
Interesting choice to note the high rates of gender-based violence against LGBTQ2S+ people, even as the AB government pushes policy that itself leads to more of that violence 🤔
open.alberta.ca/dataset/d152...
Interesting choice to note the high rates of gender-based violence against LGBTQ2S+ people, even as the AB government pushes policy that itself leads to more of that violence 🤔
open.alberta.ca/dataset/d152...
May 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Alberta government has issued a new plan for combatting "gender-based violence."
Interesting choice to note the high rates of gender-based violence against LGBTQ2S+ people, even as the AB government pushes policy that itself leads to more of that violence 🤔
open.alberta.ca/dataset/d152...
Interesting choice to note the high rates of gender-based violence against LGBTQ2S+ people, even as the AB government pushes policy that itself leads to more of that violence 🤔
open.alberta.ca/dataset/d152...
BREAKING: Rechie Valdez is the new Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism.
Feminist advocacy made this happen ✨
#cdnpoli
Feminist advocacy made this happen ✨
#cdnpoli
All eyes focused on PM Carney's cabinet announcement and a potential WAGE Ministerial role 🤞🏿
If this ends up a win for the sector, that mandate letter will absolutely be combed with a fine tooth comb.
Will this role be feminist or not?
#cdnpoli
If this ends up a win for the sector, that mandate letter will absolutely be combed with a fine tooth comb.
Will this role be feminist or not?
#cdnpoli
May 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
BREAKING: Rechie Valdez is the new Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism.
Feminist advocacy made this happen ✨
#cdnpoli
Feminist advocacy made this happen ✨
#cdnpoli
All eyes focused on PM Carney's cabinet announcement and a potential WAGE Ministerial role 🤞🏿
If this ends up a win for the sector, that mandate letter will absolutely be combed with a fine tooth comb.
Will this role be feminist or not?
#cdnpoli
If this ends up a win for the sector, that mandate letter will absolutely be combed with a fine tooth comb.
Will this role be feminist or not?
#cdnpoli
May 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
All eyes focused on PM Carney's cabinet announcement and a potential WAGE Ministerial role 🤞🏿
If this ends up a win for the sector, that mandate letter will absolutely be combed with a fine tooth comb.
Will this role be feminist or not?
#cdnpoli
If this ends up a win for the sector, that mandate letter will absolutely be combed with a fine tooth comb.
Will this role be feminist or not?
#cdnpoli
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For the evening crowd, my latest for @xtramagazine.com on the queer MPs who won, lost, and didn't run again in the last election #canqueer #cdnpoli
Canada’s Parliament just got a lot less queer | Xtra Magazine
Only three incumbent openly queer MPs are headed back to Ottawa after the 2025 federal election
xtramagazine.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
For the evening crowd, my latest for @xtramagazine.com on the queer MPs who won, lost, and didn't run again in the last election #canqueer #cdnpoli
Today's platform drop includes this transphobic gem:
"Defend women’s safety by repealing Commissioner’s Directive 100, which allows male offenders to be housed in women’s prisons and ensure that women’s spaces and services remain protected in federal institutions and policy."
YIKES
#cdnpoli
"Defend women’s safety by repealing Commissioner’s Directive 100, which allows male offenders to be housed in women’s prisons and ensure that women’s spaces and services remain protected in federal institutions and policy."
YIKES
#cdnpoli
April 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today's platform drop includes this transphobic gem:
"Defend women’s safety by repealing Commissioner’s Directive 100, which allows male offenders to be housed in women’s prisons and ensure that women’s spaces and services remain protected in federal institutions and policy."
YIKES
#cdnpoli
"Defend women’s safety by repealing Commissioner’s Directive 100, which allows male offenders to be housed in women’s prisons and ensure that women’s spaces and services remain protected in federal institutions and policy."
YIKES
#cdnpoli
Abortion *ACCESS* in 🇨🇦 is the issue.
It's inconsistent from province to province, creating huge barriers for those in northern/rural/remote communities.
Investing in a robust healthcare system would ensure everyone can access the necessary healthcare they need.
#cdnpoli
It's inconsistent from province to province, creating huge barriers for those in northern/rural/remote communities.
Investing in a robust healthcare system would ensure everyone can access the necessary healthcare they need.
#cdnpoli
April 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Abortion *ACCESS* in 🇨🇦 is the issue.
It's inconsistent from province to province, creating huge barriers for those in northern/rural/remote communities.
Investing in a robust healthcare system would ensure everyone can access the necessary healthcare they need.
#cdnpoli
It's inconsistent from province to province, creating huge barriers for those in northern/rural/remote communities.
Investing in a robust healthcare system would ensure everyone can access the necessary healthcare they need.
#cdnpoli
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The @xtramagazine.com homepage today is giving a lot of ME, but I promise they are all good and interesting stories (as is everything else when you scroll down!)
xtramagazine.com
xtramagazine.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The @xtramagazine.com homepage today is giving a lot of ME, but I promise they are all good and interesting stories (as is everything else when you scroll down!)
xtramagazine.com
xtramagazine.com
📣No one should be forced to work two jobs to pay rent, choose between medication and groceries, or see their child fall behind because of childcare costs.
When we all thrive, the economy thrives, too.
#DemandBetterToday #Election2025
When we all thrive, the economy thrives, too.
#DemandBetterToday #Election2025
April 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
📣No one should be forced to work two jobs to pay rent, choose between medication and groceries, or see their child fall behind because of childcare costs.
When we all thrive, the economy thrives, too.
#DemandBetterToday #Election2025
When we all thrive, the economy thrives, too.
#DemandBetterToday #Election2025
During his Winnipeg campaign stop, the Liberal leader responded with this on the expansion of Pharmacare:
“Committed absolutely to keeping what is in place…if there were to be an expansion, it’s in the context of decisions around a range of priorities."
#cdnpoli
“Committed absolutely to keeping what is in place…if there were to be an expansion, it’s in the context of decisions around a range of priorities."
#cdnpoli
April 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
During his Winnipeg campaign stop, the Liberal leader responded with this on the expansion of Pharmacare:
“Committed absolutely to keeping what is in place…if there were to be an expansion, it’s in the context of decisions around a range of priorities."
#cdnpoli
“Committed absolutely to keeping what is in place…if there were to be an expansion, it’s in the context of decisions around a range of priorities."
#cdnpoli
I spoke with Rabble about the WAGE Minister's role in the federal cabinet.
We will continue to remind people in Canada how key gender equality is to a strong and robust economy that works for everyone.
#cdnpoli
We will continue to remind people in Canada how key gender equality is to a strong and robust economy that works for everyone.
#cdnpoli
Feminist organizations fear loss of representation because of cabinet cuts
Mark Carney cutting the Ministry for Women, Gender Equality, and Youth from cabinet has raised concerns with feminist organizations.
rabble.ca
March 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I spoke with Rabble about the WAGE Minister's role in the federal cabinet.
We will continue to remind people in Canada how key gender equality is to a strong and robust economy that works for everyone.
#cdnpoli
We will continue to remind people in Canada how key gender equality is to a strong and robust economy that works for everyone.
#cdnpoli
Jackie Neapole of @criaw-icref.bsky.social and I spoke with @womeninmedia.ca to discuss the recent elimination of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality from the federal cabinet.
#cdnpoli
Give it a listen 👇🏿
#cdnpoli
Give it a listen 👇🏿
The Feminist (Canadian) Rage
Host Sarah Burke discusses the recent elimination of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality in Canada with guests Jacqueline Neapole and Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, t…
www.womeninmedia.network
March 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Jackie Neapole of @criaw-icref.bsky.social and I spoke with @womeninmedia.ca to discuss the recent elimination of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality from the federal cabinet.
#cdnpoli
Give it a listen 👇🏿
#cdnpoli
Give it a listen 👇🏿
PM Carney, when asked by a journalist about his faith, just said he absolutely supports a woman's right to choose as the Liberal Party "always has - proudly and consistently".
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
March 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
PM Carney, when asked by a journalist about his faith, just said he absolutely supports a woman's right to choose as the Liberal Party "always has - proudly and consistently".
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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I’m concerned by all the posts I’m seeing that argue we need to choose between fighting for Canadian sovereignty and fighting for equity-deserving groups.
These are Canadian values — this is literally what we are defending.
It’s not one or the other. We need to do both.
#elbowsup
#canpoli
These are Canadian values — this is literally what we are defending.
It’s not one or the other. We need to do both.
#elbowsup
#canpoli
March 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Canadians — listen to these voices. There’s a whole slew of them, and they are our experts in making Canada what we want it to be — a diverse, equitable and inclusive nation.
That’s my Canada. A nation that defends not just our sovereignty, but our country’s values as well.
#elbowsup
#canpoli
That’s my Canada. A nation that defends not just our sovereignty, but our country’s values as well.
#elbowsup
#canpoli
"Gender equality demands dedicated leadership, accountability, and sustained attention—none of which can be adequately achieved when it is treated as an afterthought within a larger, unrelated ministry."
Read more: www.criaw-icref.ca/statements/j...
Read more: www.criaw-icref.ca/statements/j...
Joint News Release on Minister of WAGE - CRIAW
Canadian Government Eliminates Minister for Women and Gender Equality Amid United Nations Women’s Rights Summit For Immediate Release New York UNHQ – It is unacceptable that the new Canadian Prime M...
www.criaw-icref.ca
March 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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So Canadian feminists are pretty upset about the elimination of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality. Actually upset is way too diplomatic a word. The reality is that bro culture has taken over our politics, left and right. And we are about done with it
March 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So Canadian feminists are pretty upset about the elimination of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality. Actually upset is way too diplomatic a word. The reality is that bro culture has taken over our politics, left and right. And we are about done with it
March 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"WAGE is now under Heritage! Don't worry!"
🤨
1) Where was the heads-up to feminist civil society?
2) A re-named department of "Canadian Culture and Identity" doesn't entirely make that clear.
3) Partisanship is a killer of critical thinking.
#cdnpoli
🤨
1) Where was the heads-up to feminist civil society?
2) A re-named department of "Canadian Culture and Identity" doesn't entirely make that clear.
3) Partisanship is a killer of critical thinking.
#cdnpoli
March 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"WAGE is now under Heritage! Don't worry!"
🤨
1) Where was the heads-up to feminist civil society?
2) A re-named department of "Canadian Culture and Identity" doesn't entirely make that clear.
3) Partisanship is a killer of critical thinking.
#cdnpoli
🤨
1) Where was the heads-up to feminist civil society?
2) A re-named department of "Canadian Culture and Identity" doesn't entirely make that clear.
3) Partisanship is a killer of critical thinking.
#cdnpoli