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
Le personnel des maisons d’hébergement (MH) possède une expertise considérable et offre chaque jour un soutien essentiel, qui peut sauver des vies. Pourtant, les obstacles
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Shelter workers are deeply skilled and knowledgeable, and they provide critical, often life-saving support to survivors every day. Yet they continue to face complex systemic
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Have you experienced an intimate partner violence-caused brain injury? Are you looking to make connections and get support? Together We Thrive is a free, monthly
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Women's Shelters Canada is proud to stand with 120+ other organizations in calling for the renewal of the federal 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan. We are in