Rise Up: The Story of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter Fierce working-class feminist advocate, Lee Lakeman, tells the story of Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre, the uprising of women there, and their decades long battle to stay women-only. Brought to you by Julie Bindel and the Vancouver Lesbian Collective. <br/><br/><a href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/s/rise-up-the-story-of-vancouver-rape?utm_medium=podcast">juliebindel.substack.com</a>
Rise Up! The Story of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter
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Rise Up: The Story of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter Fierce working-class feminist advocate, Lee Lakeman, tells the story of Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre, the uprising of women there, and their decades long battle to stay women-only. Brought to you by Julie Bindel and the Vancouver Lesbian Collective. <br/><br/><a href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/s/rise-up-the-story-of-vancouver-rape?utm_medium=podcast">juliebindel.substack.com</a>
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March 8, 2025
RISE UP! THE STORY OF VANCOUVER RAPE RELIEF AND WOMEN'S SHELTER
<p>Rise Up! The Story of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter</p><p>Fierce working-class feminist advocate, Lee Lakeman, tells the story of Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre, the uprising of women there, and their decades long battle to stay women-only. Brought to you by Julie Bindel and the Vancouver Lesbian Collective.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/rise-up-daf?r=61y2c"><strong>EPISODE ONE </strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/episode-one">Beginnings</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/rise-up?r=61y2c"><strong>EPISODE TWO</strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/rise-up?r=61y2c"> The Montreal Massacre</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/rise-up-87f?r=61y2c"><strong>EPISODE THREE</strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/rise-up-87f?r=61y2c"> The Nixon Case</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/rise-up-daf?r=61y2c"><strong>EPISODE FOUR</strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/rise-up-daf?r=61y2c"> The Future</a></p><p>Producer: Samantha Smith</p><p>Artwork: Nicole Jones</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe</a>
March 8, 2025
RISE UP! EPISODE FOUR: THE FUTURE
<p>Rise Up: The Story of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter</p><p>Fierce working-class feminist advocate, Lee Lakeman, tells the story of Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre, the uprising of women there, and their decades long battle to stay women-only. </p><p>By 2019, Vancouver Rape Relief had been supporting women for nearly five decades. Its crisis line and shelter had helped thousands, but that year, the City of Vancouver cut its funding—punishing the organisation for its women-only policy.</p><p>This episode explores how the collective stood firm in the face of growing political pressure. Activists like Lee Lakeman and Hilla Kerner refused to compromise their principles, insisting that spaces for women, run by women, remained essential in the fight against male violence.</p><p>Despite public backlash and financial hits, Vancouver Rape Relief endured—thanks to community support and a relentless commitment to its mission. The story is one of resilience, proving that even when institutions turn their backs, grassroots feminist organising can survive.</p><p>This final epsiode of the series reflects on the legacy of Lee Lakeman, a woman who dedicated her life to defending women’s rights. Her impact lives on in every woman who continues the fight.</p><p>Brought to you by Julie Bindel and the Vancouver Lesbian Collective.</p><p>Producer: Samantha Smith</p><p>Artwork: Nicole Jones</p><p>“Rise Up” Courtesy of Parachute Club</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe</a>
March 8, 2025
RISE UP! EPISODE THREE: THE NIXON CASE
<p>Rise Up: The Story of Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter</p><p>Fierce working-class feminist advocate, Lee Lakeman, tells the story of Canada’s oldest rape crisis centre, the uprising of women there, and their decades long battle to stay women-only. </p><p>By the mid-90s, Vancouver Rape Relief had spent over 20 years fighting male violence. But in 1995, they faced a new challenge—a legal battle that would test their core beliefs. Kimberley Nixon, a man who claimed to be a woman, applied to be a volunteer. When Rape Relief declined, Nixon filed a human rights complaint.</p><p>The case ignited fierce debate. Nixon argued it was discrimination; Rape Relief maintained it was about preserving their female-only peer-support model. After years of legal battles, the courts ultimately ruled in Rape Relief’s favour, affirming their right to determine their membership criteria.</p><p>The fallout was intense. While some saw Rape Relief’s stance as principled, others criticised it as exclusionary. The case exposed tensions in feminism, but ultimately strengthened the reputation of Vancouver Rape Relief as a strong and independent organisation for women.</p><p>Brought to you by Julie Bindel and the Vancouver Lesbian Collective.</p><p>Producer: Samantha Smith</p><p>Artwork: Nicole Jones</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">juliebindel.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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