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
Are you looking for new tools, templates, or resources to support women, children, and gender-diverse people fleeing violence? Check out these new resources, co-designed between
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Women’s Shelters Canada is hiring! We’re looking for a Tech Safety Canada Coordinator to join our team. Interested in using your tech safety or cybersecurity
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Notre étude brosse un tableau alarmant de l’état des maisons d’hébergement (MH) au Canada. Le sous-financement chronique, le manque de capacité, l’épuisement du personnel et
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Our research paints an alarming picture of the state of Canada’s women’s shelters. Chronic underfunding, lack of capacity, staff burnout, and rising violence are all