Nancy Ruth

Overview

Nancy Ruth (née Jackman) born Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 6,  1942. Nonviolence advocate, peace activist, feminist, internationalist, and politician. As Canadian Senator, chaired Human Rights Committee, 2005.

Quotations

“I am one of these Canadians who for some years has withheld from my income tax payment the percentage of the military budget. I have put that money on deposit with the peace tax fund held by Conscience Canada. I encourage you to do so too.” (Briarpatch, May 5, 2008)

“Women cannot be treated only as victims of war and beneficiaries of peace. Violence against women cannot be curtailed unless women are full and active participants in society. Women still face obstacles because of economic insecurity, and limited access to education, training and justice. They still occupy few positions of leadership in civil society, mediation teams, national militaries, and civilian police forces. These factors hinder women’s access to the decision making table and their ability to play an influential role in peace operations.” (Report of Human Rights Committee, May 5, 2010; photo branksome.on.ca)