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The series consists of copies of Upstream and non-Canadian women's publications, documenting the women's movement and issues impacting the status of women. The publications sometimes include articles published by Helen Forsey.

Also included are posters

The series contains records related to groups and programs for women who have experienced violence and includes records from women’s shelters and programs as well as pamphlets and publications for support groups and services. The series also contains workshop and other records from a women’s program in Guatemala. The file includes news clippings and copies of articles as accumulated by Helen Forsey in her research.

*Note: The archival records in this series may include content and language that is upsetting or triggering to some.

This fonds documents Helen Forsey’s involvement in second- and third- wave feminism; specifically, pacifist and disarmament causes as well as ecofeminism and efforts to end violence against women. The fonds depicts Helen Forsey's involvement in women's groups and events such as the Ottawa Women’s Lobby, Upstream, and the International Women's Year Arnprior Conference of Women.

The fonds includes records documenting Helen Forsey’s research into feminist causes with news clippings and articles tracking social issues such as domestic violence, militarism, pornography, homophobia, and sexism in the media.
Each series contains samples of Helen Forsey's writings and related correspondence, illustrating her writing process and response to contemporary issues impacting the status of women.

* Due to subject matter of research materials, the fonds includes records that may be upsetting or triggering to some.

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Ce fonds documente l'implication d'Helen Forsey dans le féminisme de la deuxième et de la troisième vague. Il témoigne en particulier de son engagement dans des causes pacifistes en faveur du désarmement, de l'écoféminisme et des actions contre la violence faite aux femmes. Le fonds décrit la participation d'Helen Forsey au sein du Lobby des femmes d'Ottawa, sa participation au magazine Upstream, et sa participation à la Conférence des femmes d'Arnprior dans le cadre de l'Année internationale de la femme.

Le fonds comprend des documents qui témoignent des recherches d'Helen Forsey sur les causes féministes, des coupures de presse et des articles qui traitent de questions sociales telles que la violence domestique, le militarisme, la pornographie, l'homophobie et le sexisme dans les médias.

Chaque série contient des échantillons des écrits d'Helen Forsey et de la correspondance qui s'y rapporte, illustrant son processus d'écriture et sa réponse aux questions contemporaines ayant un impact sur le statut des femmes.

* Le fonds comprend des documents sensibles abordant certaines thématiques qui pourraient ne pas convenir à tous publics.