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 rights. A stronger economy. Canada cannot reach its full potential while women face barriers to safety, employment, fair pay, and advancement. National women’s rights
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Join us on November 4 for a virtual forum where we'll explore systemic barriers and solutions for survivors' economic empowerment! Many survivors of gender-based violence
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Today, WSC's Director of Communications and Advocacy visited Huronia Transition Homes and its social enterprise, Operation Grow, as part of a new video series on
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Check out this article about the Purple Leash Project, which provides funding to shelters to become pet-friendly facilities: www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/north-bay-shelter-for-victims-of-violence-to-include-pet-friendly-services/