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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New National Report
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
Tech Safety Forum 2026: Meet the speakers! We’re excited to spotlight the incredible speakers at our upcoming 3-day virtual Tech Safety Forum. • Claire Feltrin
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
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Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Mai est le Mois de sensibilisation à la violence sexuelle. Ce mois-ci, et chaque mois, Hébergement femmes Canada soutient les survivantes. Nous croyons que des
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
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