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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
Un nouveau rapport important publié par NAWL ANFD - National Association of Women and the Law. Les accusations d'aliénation parentale devant les tribunaux de la
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
An important new report from NAWL ANFD - National Association of Women and the Law. Parental alienation accusations in family court silence survivors of domestic
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Did you know that 4% of Canadians have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which is more than Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome combined? Anti-violence
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Nous recueillons maintenant des données pour l’édition 2026 de « Les maisons s’expriment! » Chaque année, Les maisons s’expriment se penche sur un enjeu qui