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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New National Report
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
C’est le Mois national de l’histoire autochtone! Une occasion de mieux connaître les histoires, les réalités et les politiques coloniales qui ont façonné, et continuent
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
It's National Indigenous History Month! A time to learn about the histories and colonial policies that have shaped, and continue to shape, relationships between Indigenous
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
When people think about the housing crisis and women’s shelters, they often picture full shelters, long waitlists, and rising turn-away rates. All of this is
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Women's Shelters Canada is hiring! We're looking for an experienced Digital Communications Specialist to help amplify our voice and extend our impact in the fight