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
Notre rapport annuel 2025-2026 est maintenant disponible! Quelle année! Malgré un contexte difficile, nous avons continué à renforcer nos programmes et à poursuivre notre travail
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
ICYMI: Our 2025-26 Annual Report is out! What a year it was. Despite challenging times, we worked to strengthen our programs and deepen our impact
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
This Labour Day, we're celebrating the GBV workforce. GBV workers are a crucial part of Canada's public safety infrastructure and must be recognized and supported
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