Press Releases & Statements

Ottawa, November 16, 2015   The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses (CNWSTH) is very much encouraged that the Minister of Status of Women has been mandated by the Prime Minister “To work with experts and advocates to develop and implement a comprehensive federal gender violence strategy and action plan, aligned with existing […]

The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses welcomes the newly elected Liberal government’s commitment to increase investments in Canada’s network of shelters and transition houses, as part of their investment in social infrastructure. The quick reinstatement of the shelter enhancement program would provide a good start. Our annual survey of shelters reported that […]

3rd World Conference of women’s Shelters The 3rd World Conference will be held in the Netherlands from November 3rd to 6th, 2015. For more information: http://www.worldshelterconference.org/

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With the launch of Sheltersafe.ca today – a new online resource – women and children across the country will have a one stop connection to help in their community when they are seeking shelter from domestic abuse.

The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses today released their second annual Shelter Voices survey report on the state of shelters for women fleeing abuse across Canada.

February 18, 2015   Presentation to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Status of Women December 4 / Ottawa –  Thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to discuss with you promising practises in our collective efforts to prevent and eventually end violence against women. The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses […]