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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Congratulations to WSC's Executive Director, Anuradha Dugal on her award last night at Women's eNews' gala last night!
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Les modifications de 2021 à la Loi sur le divorce ont marqué une avancée importante pour placer la sécurité des survivantes au cœur des décisions,
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The 2021 Divorce Act amendments were a step forward for centring survivor safety, but the work isn't finished. NAWL's new report, Unfinished Business, available in
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Cet après-midi, le Canada dispute son troisième match de la Coupe du monde contre la Suisse. Que l’équipe gagne ou perde, nous savons que les