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
Canada’s housing crisis is harming survivors’ ability to create safe homes for themselves. Without access to affordable housing, survivors are often either staying longer or
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Today, on the International Transgender Day of Visibility, Women's Shelters Canada stands with the trans community in affirming their right to safety, dignity, and celebration.
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Women’s shelters across Canada are raising the alarm for sustained investment in our new report. Our research, which compiles responses from shelters across the country,