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
Escaping violence is the first step toward safety. But for many survivors, the challenges don't end there. Women’s Shelters Canada’s Shelter Voices 2026 report highlights
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Nous souhaitons que l'accent soit davantage mis sur les mesures nationales visant à lutter contre la VFG au cours des cinq prochaines années du Plan
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
We want a greater focus on the national opportunities to address GBV over the next five years of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Nous souhaitons un véritable engagement et une véritable consultation au cours des cinq prochaines années du Plan d'action national pour mettre fin à la VFS.