Shelters support women and children fleeing violence. We support the shelters.
We are the national sectoral voice on intimate partner and gender-based violence in Canada. We connect organizations, co-create knowledge, and advocate for the policies, resources, and relationships that make safety and equity possible.
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Sheltering Under Pressure
WSC’s newest national report presents updated evidence on how shelters are operating under sustained strain due to chronic underfunding, aging infrastructure, workforce pressures, and the ongoing affordable housing crisis.
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Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada est avec The National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Violence against women isn’t part of the game. In the USA, NNEDV is raising the red card on domestic violence. If you’re experiencing abuse during
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada est avec Luke's Place Support & Resource Centre for Women & Children.
Survivors of intimate partner violence deserve meaningful access to justice. A new report from Luke's Place, Navigating Family Court Alone: Barriers and Gaps in Representation
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada est avec Red Nacional de Refugios A.C.
Violence against women isn’t part of the game. In Mexico, the National Network of Shelters has supported women for more than 25 years in guaranteeing

