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
Do you have a background in tech safety or cybersecurity? Are you interested in using these skills to help support the work of frontline staff
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
We're proud to offer Associate Memberships for shelters and transition houses across the country. By joining WSC, you become part of a national network that
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
WSC’s Strategic Direction #3 is Voices that Move Policy and Power. As a national voice, WSC has a responsibility to speak with clarity, courage, and
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
La troisième orientation stratégique d'HFC est « Des voix qui font bouger les politiques et le pouvoir ». En tant que voix pancanadienne, HFC se