The Feminist Agenda

Highlights from Our Latest Panel: Community-Based Efforts to Confront Human Trafficking

In late May, YWCA’s Violence Against Women Staff Network virtually gathered to advance sector knowledge and practices to support survivors of human trafficking. Check out this blog post to learn about the key moments of this panel event!

YWCA Canada Welcomes New National Board Members and Chair

YWCA Canada is thrilled to welcome 7 new and 8 returning National Board Members elected at the 132nd Annual Members Meeting held in Muskoka, Ontario earlier this June.

Take A Look At Our 2023 Annual Report

Take a look at our 2023-2024 achievements as we continue to fight for gender equity into 2025 and beyond.

YWCA Canada voices at the UNCSW68 | From Halifax to New York: Through the eyes of Thauana Morais

Thauana Morais, YWCA Halifax’s Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator, joined YWCA Canada’s delegation for this year’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW).

Advocating for Change: Our Reflections on UNCSW68

In March 2024, YWCA Canada gathered 20 delegates from across the country to champion our mission and values at the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)

YWCA Canada Responds to Anti-Trans Rhetoric: Trans Women are Women and Anti-Trans Women Rhetoric is Anti-Woman

YWCA Canada and our 29 member associations are united in solidarity with trans women and trans communities.

Economic equity alliance calls on government to stop ignoring self-employed workers.

Invisible Entrepreneurs: New Report Exposes Systemic Discrimination and Presents Recommendations for Change

This International Women’s Day, donate to women-led organizations like YWCA Canada.

Clapback Cards for a Valentine’s Day Without Online Hate

This 💖 Valentine’s Day💖, YWCA Canada is releasing a compilation of Clapback Cards to turn the tide on online hate.

Member Association Spotlight: “Supportive housing is so much more than just housing- It is a community and a space for healing” said Jennifer Breaton, CEO of the YW Kitchener-Waterloo

As a part of our ongoing housing series, YWCA Canada spoke to Jennifer Breaton, CEO of YW Kitchener-Waterloo.

Member Association Spotlight: YWCA Quebec’s Historic Achievement with the Opening of the First Non-Mixed Rooming House of Quebec City

As part of our housing series, let's take a moment to dive into the reality of YWCA Quebec, and learn about its recent successes in advancing homelessness and the gendered housing crisis.

Member association spotlight: Invisible Struggles: Unveiling the Reality of Women’s Homelessness in Cambridge – A YWCA Cambridge Research Insight

As part YWCA Canada’s ongoing series unpacking the gendered housing crisis as a public health issue, this blog post spotlights YWCA Cambridge’s report, “Women’s Homelessness in Cambridge: Knowledge Sharing & Interventions”.

A Preventable Epidemic: Taking Urgent Action to End Gender-Based Violence

As a part of our 16days of Activism against GBV programming, YWCA Canada hosted a panel "A Preventable Epidemic: Taking Urgent Action to End Gender-Based Violence " On November 30th 2023. Check out this new blog post to delve into this significant dialogue and find different calls to action to support and share!

Member association spotlight: The Transformative Impact of YWCA Toronto work on GBV as an Epidemic

Today, we wanted to spotlight the powerful work that YWCA Toronto undertaken to advance the recommendation to declare IPV and GBV an epidemic locally and provincially.

Going the Distance on Gender Justice: The Need for Safe, Affordable and Accessible Public Transportation across Canada

The safety of women, girls and gender diverse people on transit is a critical dimension of gender equity. Canada, with its vast and diverse landscape, faces unique challenges in ensuring safe, affordable, and accessible public transportation for all.

Leadership Miles: An Interview with Eraj Waqar

YWCA Canada’s Young Women’s Leadership and Engagement Committee member - Eraj Waqar shares her experience on attending the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York.

When Home isn’t Safe: A panel Discussion on Housing & Gender-Based Violence

As a part of our 16 days of Activism against GBV, YWCA Canada hosted a panel "When Home isn't Safe: A Panel Discussion on Housing & Gender-Based Violence" on November 23rd, 2023.. let's recap the key moments and learnings of this panel.

Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Survivors of Gender-Based Violence with Safe and Stable Housing

When it comes to the plight of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), the struggle to find permanent housing and escape the cycle of violence can be overwhelming.

Opening Doors: Towards Inclusive and Affirming Gender-Based Violence Supports

Check out a recap of our panel discussion “Opening Doors: Towards Inclusive and Affirming Gender-Based Violence Supports" | September 27th 2023

Empowering Voices, Transforming Societies: The power of Feminist Philanthropy

In the midst of the Philanthropic Revolution, a transformative movement is redefining the essence of giving, calling for actions that are both efficient and sustainable. Enter Feminist Philanthropy, a potent force rooted in solidarity and empowerment, reshaping our approach to societal issues. As we celebrate National Philanthropy Day and the beginning of end of year campaign, YWCA Canada invites you to explore the challenges and incredible transformative power that Feminist Philanthropy holds for communities. Join us in creating change today!

When Home Isn’t Safe: A Panel Discussion on Housing & Gender-Based Violence | November 23

Join this virtual panel discussion hosted by YWCA Canada to mark National Housing Day and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

A Preventable Epidemic: Taking Urgent Action to End Gender-Based Violence | November 30

This virtual panel highlights Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as an urgent Public Health crisis across Canada. Through their reflections, speakers will focus on the need for a coordinated national public health approach to violence prevention and response.

Chalking Back against Gender-Based Violence

I was first catcalled at age 12. I was confused and uncomfortable when older men began looking at me and speaking to me with sexual undertones. I thought I must have been doing something to provoke the behavior. This idea —that my preteen body was provocative— was something I learned at school.

Network of Neighbours

Network of Neighbours was born out of the early days of the COVID 19 pandemic. Like dominos, places that served as natural intervention points for gender-based violence (GBV) – grocery stores, salons, coffee shops, social service and government agencies, and public gathering spaces– reduced their hours or were shut down completely. This situation brought the opportunity to build a network of neighbours in Waterloo Region who could act as points of natural intervention because they would have the skills and knowledge they need to push past their own fears and feel confident helping in situations of GBV.

Submission to the National Housing Council

In August, YWCA Canada made a written submission to the National Housing Council’s first-ever review panel, on the financialization of purpose-built rental housing.

Member Association Spotlight: YWCA NWT’s Independent Legal Advice and Representation Program

In July, YWCA Canada spoke to Farah Rajan, program coordinator for YWCA Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Independent Legal Advice and Representation program, also known as ILAR program. YWCA NWT was established in 1966, and the ILAR program was established in February 2023. In this interview, Farah shares the program’s objectives, recent successes, and the importance of the program in the implementation of MMIWG calls to justice.

Brighter Days: Marking World Mental Health Day

Annually on October 10th, the world commemorates Mental Health Day. Celebrated for the first time in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, the day is dedicated to increasing awareness of mental health issues.

Our Intertwined Stories

The Leadership Summit was an experience that I could relive several times without getting tired of it. I met people from various backgrounds, enriched by conversations nourished from several aspects and points of view. I have met people from across Canada who are all passionate about something that I find fascinating. Whether it was the arts, science, math, law, or social work, we all had our superpower.

Women Deliver 2023: an opportunity to connect, create and share expertise from around the world

From July 17 to 20, the Women Deliver Conference 2023 was held in Kigali, Rwanda. Local activists, civil society groups, governments, multilateral and philanthropic organizations, and youth activists from all over the world met to discuss, share their own expertise, and make their voices heard.

Reflections from Year One: YWCA Canada’s NESS Fund

July 18th, 2023, marked one year since the launch of Canada’s first-ever national fund providing financial assistance directly to survivors of gender-based violence. YWCA Canada’s National Emergency Survivor Support (NESS) Fund began its operations serving over 30 communities in partnership with 12 YWCAs across the country. In just 12 months, 626 survivors have received over $810,813 of direct financial assistance.

Reflections on Sparrow Lake: YWCA Canada’s 2023 Leadership Summit

As somebody who tends to hide in the back in an attempt to go unnoticed at large events, this was a great opportunity to challenge myself to share stories and ask questions when invited to. I was able to practice my public speaking skills in a safe and welcoming environment, and I got some great film and book recommendations from one of the questions I asked. My newfound friends even encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone by sharing a poem during open mic night—I participated alongside many other individuals who left me awestruck at their talent and courage.

YWCA Canada’s Think Big! Lead Now! Summit: Reflections of a Young Leader

A weekend by the beautiful Sparrow Lake in Muskoka [the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Wendake, Haudenosaunee, and Mississauga (covered by Treaty 20)], surrounded by over 100 wonderful humans, was all that I needed to feel overjoyed, rejuvenated, and hopeful for the (present and) future of social change and justice in Canada.

Taking Action Against Rising Hate: 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and activists call for action

Check out this blog post to learn more about online and offline hate-motivated violence on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and how you can help activists and organizations

One Year Since Roe v. Wade Was Overturned: The fight to defend reproductive rights and gender equality continues

One year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, attacks on sexual and reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and gender equality have only risen. YWCA Canada stands with Action Canada and LEAF to call on governments to act.

YWCA Canada’s National Research Report “What We Heard: Survivor-Led Strategies to Inform the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence”

YWCA Canada has released “What We Heard: Survivor-Led Strategies to Inform the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence”. The report highlights the recommendations, key learnings and concrete calls to accountability and action co-developed by over 60 organizations That represent pan-Canadian anti-violence leadership.

Building Leadership Skills & Community: YWCA Canada’s Think Big! Lead Now! Summit Success

In March 2023, following months of learning, YWCA Canada’s Think Big! Lead Now! National Leadership Program came to a joyous end with a successful summit. Grounded in intersectional feminism and social justice, this program is designed to equip young leaders living in Canada with the knowledge and skills to be change-makers in their communities and beyond.

From New Scotland to New York for the 67th UNCSW

In March 2023, the United Nations hosted the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW). Jenny MacNeil was a proud member of YWCA Canada’s delegation this year. We asked Jenny to share reflections on her experience.

YWCA Canada’s new leader: Aline Nizigama shares her thoughts on big issues, life aspirations, and plans for the organization.

Shaped and nurtured by her experiences, struggles and perseverance, the new CEO of YWCA Canada, Aline Nizigama gets candid during her informal interview about work, life, and her vision for the Movement.

We Can’t Stop All the Bigots and Trolls: Protecting 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations from Online Hate

The COVID-19 pandemic moved much of our everyday lives online. Everything from healthcare to education to entertainment to socializing now operated through a screen and we continue to operate in a heavily digitized world.

Reflections from the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women

This year, the United Nations (UN) hosted the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Eraj Waqar was a member of YWCA Canada’s delegation to the CSW. We asked Eraj to share her reflections on her experience.

Critical Considerations When Addressing Online Hate: Anonymity and Content Moderation

In 2022, YWCA Canada released the #BlockHate National Research Report and Polling Data centering the voices, lived experiences and strategies shared by young women and gender diverse youth aged 16-30 years around ending online hate and creating safer digital spaces.

Introducing YWCA Canada’s New CEO, Aline Nizigama!

YWCA Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Aline Nizigama as the new Chief Executive Officer! Ms. Nizigama joins YWCA Canada from the Centre du Francophone du Grand Toronto, where she was the Director of Strategic Projects, Partnerships and Communications.

Reflections on Black History Month from Coast to Coast

As Black History Month comes to a close, Raine Liliefeldt, Interim CEO and Director of Member Services & Development at YWCA Canada shares a painting and personal reflection as she travels from one coast to another.

YWCA Canada’s preliminary report, “What We Heard: Survivor-Led Strategies to Inform the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence” highlights

YWCA Canada’s preliminary report, “What We Heard: Survivor-Led Strategies to Inform the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence” highlights recommendations, key learnings and concrete calls to accountability and action co-developed by 60+ civil society organizations and the communities across Canada that we engage with and represent.

YWCA Canada Statement of Solidarity with Women in Iran

YWCA Canada stands in solidarity with Iranian women and girls, who are leading ongoing protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in custody after being detained by the nation’s morality police.

Survival is a full-time job: Gender-Based Violence and Employment

At home and at work, gender-based violence seeps into every element of a survivor’s life, and employment is no exception. From finding and keeping work when experiencing or healing from GBV at home to facing violence, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, survivors’ careers and economic stability are dramatically impacted.

Joint Statement in solidarity with Indigenous families mourning the murder of four Indigenous women

As we observe the 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the announcement of charges in the murder of four Indigenous women at the hands of an alleged serial killer linked to white supremacist ideology is a tragic indication that the urgent action long called for by Indigenous women, families, and communities to address the ongoing genocide of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirt, and gender-diverse people has not been taken.

Not Your Victim – Youth leadership’s role in ending gender-based violence

Young people are transforming GBV intervention and prevention work, starting conversations in new ways and challenging the beliefs and power structures that inform and fuel gender-based violence.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence: A Universal System of Childcare Is Essential to Ending Gender-Based Violence

Without access to consistent, affordable and quality childcare, women and gender-diverse people struggle to find and maintain work, pursue educational opportunities and access support services.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence: Safe and Affordable Housing is a Human Right for Women and Gender-Diverse People

Access to safe, qualified and affordable housing is a human right. It’s also a critical/important/essential part of the social infrastructure needed to end gender-based violence

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Over the next 16 days, get loud with us to end gender-based violence

YWCA Canada Releases #BlockHate Research Report and Polling Data

YWCA Canada has authored a new report about online hate in Canada, which centers on the voices, lived experiences, and strategies shared by young women and gender-diverse youth aged 16-30 years.

Move Forward : New training series on employment equity

YWCA Canada has launched a new online, free, equity-focused employment training series for people managers and business leaders.

Week Without Violence artwork: Online hate and the power of words

It’s Week Without Violence, and YWCAs all over the world are connecting with their communities to envision and advocate for a violence-free world.

Week Without Violence: Artists Share Their Vision for a Violence-Free World

It’s Week Without Violence, and YWCAs all over the world are connecting with their communities to envision and advocate for a violence-free world.

YWCA 2022 Day On The Hill , Taking Action on the Gendered Housing Crisis

Today October 5th, YWCA is at OTTAWA on the Day of the hill to call on the government of Canada to implement shelter, transitional and affordable housing projects to address the gendered housing crisis.

YWCA Canada co-authors “The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers

Burnout among frontline staff working with children and youth has increased during COVID-19. This policy brief surfaces emerging areas of concern for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and Child and Youth Workers during the pandemic. YWCA Canada, together with BGC Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Canadian Childcare Federation explore these challenges through an intersectional approach, including gender, race, and socioeconomic considerations in this brief.

Young Community Leaders Share at YWCA Canada’s Think Big! Lead Now! Summit 

"Get over yourself. It is not about you, but the story you represent." Those were the words of award-winning filmmaker Andy Villanueva who was one of three amazing panelists to share their leadership journeys during the YWCA Think Big! Lead Now! National Leadership Program, a two-day virtual summit which took place on March 12 and 13, 2022.

Press release, YWCA Canada launch the first National Emergency Support Fund for Survivors; NESS Fund

YWCA Canada and its member associations launched the first National Emergency Support Fund for Survivors of Intimate partner violence

Statement of YWCA Canada on the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

YWCA Canada is deeply saddened and concerned that the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned Roe v. Wade. We stand in solidarity with YWCA USA and the people of the United States amid this devastating erosion of abortion rights. The decision undermines nearly a half century of progress on reproductive freedom and has life-threatening consequences for women and people of all genders who can get pregnant.

Request for proposals: Executive Search Services

YWCA Canada is currently seeking executive search services to support with the search for a new CEO.

YWCA Canada Statement on Gun Control

YWCA Canada welcomes the measures for stronger gun control introduced by the Government of Canada in Bill C-21 last week. We applaud the work of our Member Association, YWCA Toronto, as well as the Coalition for Gun Control, gun control advocates and the families of victims for their tireless work of calling to further government action on gun safety.

Request for proposals : In Good Company Project Implementation Evaluation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS : In Good Company, Project Implementation Evaluation

YWCA Canada’s Main Takeaways on the Federal Budget 2022

Organized around three pillars – investing in people, investing in the green economy, and investing in productivity and innovation –, this budget comes in while the YWCA Canada, the YWCAs all over the country, and its partners can testify how the lack of affordable housing, rising costs of living and the burn-out of many women, especially those working in the care sector in our country, still creates inequity and vulnerable living conditions.

The Slaight Family Foundation commits $2M to launch YWCA Canada’s National Emergency Survivor Support Fund

YWCA COVID-19 Emergency Response – Here’s what we made possible together

Canada has a hate speech problem that is being proliferated in virtual spaces

Statistics Canada revealed that hate crimes are on the rise in our country. The data highlighted that between 2018 and 2019, the number of race-based police-reported crimes increased from 793 to 876. A majority of the increase was a result of more hate crimes specifically targeting Black (an increase of 40 incidents) and Arab or West Asian groups (an increase of 35 incidents). All of this provides enough evidence that we as a country, and Canadians as a people, are not as benevolent a society as we’d like to think we are.

Non-profit work is not always visible…here is how we can change that

Storytelling through multimedia is a meaningful way to boost visibility, especially in a sector where the work is not often seen.

Let’s not go back to the way we engaged with government pre-pandemic

Let’s not go back to the way we engaged with the government pre-pandemic. Virtual meetings with the government, while clearly not a panacea, allow for more inclusive and accessible engagement, are more environmentally conscious and can support caregiving responsibilities. Let’s not go back to the way we did government relations pre-COVID.

YWCA Canada’s Panel Event on #WhatsNextForChildCare Shares Hopes for the Future

The fight for child care and broader investments in the care economy have been a long-standing struggle in Canada since the 1970s and continues to be a priority for feminist and aligned social movements. Finally, after years of tenacious efforts by advocates, there are monumental wins to celebrate.

On International Youth Day, YMCA Canada and YWCA Canada launch plan to support youth and prevent a ‘lockdown generation’ in Canada

On International Youth Day, YMCA Canada and YWCA Canada launch plan to support youth and prevent a ‘lockdown generation’ in Canada YMCA Canada and YWCA Canada join forces to release a 6-point plan to build back better with a focus on economic recovery for young people in Canada.

#BlockHate campaign highlights the perils of inaction on online hate speech as politicians debate hate speech legislation in Ottawa

#BlockHate campaign highlights the perils of inaction on online hate speech as politicians debate hate speech legislation in Ottawa The Canadian Race Relations Foundation and YWCA Canada launch an awareness campaign on the danger of ignoring the spread of online hate speech on social media platforms.

Annual Members Meeting 2021 Keynote Address – Roberta Jamieson

YWCA members were excited to hear from Roberta Jamieson, who delivered the keynote address at our 2021 Annual Members Meeting. Jamieson is a Mohawk woman from the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. She is a groundbreaker, a woman of many firsts: she was the first Indigenous woman in Canada to earn a law degree, the first non-parliamentarian appointed an ex-officio member of a House of Commons Committee, the first woman Ombudsman in Ontario, and the first woman to be elected chief of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

Beyond lip service: global care economy gets unprecedented boost from Canada

Care has saved us in this crisis and it’s what will pave the path towards post-pandemic recovery. The only way we will recover from this pandemic is by recognizing, reducing and redistributing unpaid care work, and rewarding and protecting the rights of paid care workers.

Preventing a Lockdown Generation – A look into YWLEC’s plenary panel

Despite Gen-Z women making up 2.5% of the Canadian labour force, they have accounted for 17% of the total decline in employment during the pandemic. This, and other startling factors that disproportionately affect equity-seeking individuals is why conversations around what life will look like post-pandemic are so necessary and timely.

Creating Value and Impact through the VAW Staff Network

Since 2017, YWCA Canada has created a virtual space for staff, volunteers, and partner organizations to obtain in-depth knowledge and resources to inform the crucial work they are doing through the Violence Against Women Staff Network. Today there are 700 members across the country who have tuned in for over 20 webinars on topics ranging from trauma-informed practices to cultural competence. The sessions have surpassed 1,000 registrations overall to-date, with over 300 playbacks.

Addressing sexual violence must be prioritized as higher education continues to intersect with digital spaces

Earlier this year, Students for Consent Culture Canada and YWCA Canada gathered with over 15 students, student union leaders, and campus advocates to share best practices, experiences and ask questions about online campus sexual violence. The two-hour knowledge exchange, ZoomU and Sexual Violence, highlighted new and existing understandings of online campus sexual violence, with a focus on current virtual learning conditions brought forth by the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading for the top highlights of the event.

YWCA Canada Receives Large Donation of Essential Supplies from Vistaprint as Needs Continue through 3rd Wave

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted marginalized communities across the country and the organizations that serve them. This has only heightened during the 3rd wave. That’s why YWCA Canada is so grateful to Vistaprint for its donation of nearly $60,000 CAD in essential supplies to keep communities safe from COVID-19. The donation will directly support 14 YWCA locations across 6 provinces and 1 territory. From coast to coast to coast, the donation of Vistaprint’s masks ensures community members and YWCA workers alike are able to protect themselves against the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation allows the YWCA network across Canada to continue to operate essential services like shelters, housing programs and child care services.

Crunching the Numbers: YWCA Canada’s Take on the Federal Budget 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, YWCA Canada has been advocating tirelessly and leading the call for a feminist economic recovery plan for Canada. As indicated by several of the Federal Budget 2021’s announcements, this advocacy prompted change. We celebrate the budget’s historic funding plan of $101.4 billion over three years to address the dual aims of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and setting the foundation for a feminist, inclusive recovery.

Budget 2021: We need to invest in youth to prevent a lockdown generation

This is just the beginning. Much more needs to be done, but it must start with the recognition that Canada won’t have an economic recovery without an action plan that addresses the immediate and long-term impacts of this crisis on young people. The decisions made during this time, both good and bad, will be felt for generations to come. If we want an economy that works for everyone, we must prioritize and maximize opportunities for millennials and Gen Z. So let’s make sure we invest in younger generations to have a real shot at building back better. Our collective future depends on it.

#BlockHate Campaign Highlights the Consequences of Online Hate

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and YWCA Canada have launched a social media campaign called #BlockHate to address concerns around the rise of hate speech and racism online. The campaign launch coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. The campaign features women of colour targeted by online hate through social media who share their experiences.

Gender-Based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions

Sarah Hannaford breaks down the need for targeted support for survivors at Post-Secondary Institutions. One in five women will experience sexual assault while attending a post-secondary institution, and this number increases for women and gender diverse people who experience intersecting systems of oppression that are linked to their identity. To meaningfully confront the landscape of gender-based violence in Canada, a National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence needs to include targeted support for survivors at post-secondary institutions.

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Happy International Women’s Day 2021 – Programming Highlights

For International Women's Day, the YWCA Canada federation is hosting and participating in several events. Check out the programming slate for 2021

Congratulations to YWCA Canada’s CEO Maya Roy on being appointed to Canada’s Taskforce for Women in the Economy

Congratulations to YWCA Canada's CEO Maya Roy on being appointed to Canada's Taskforce for Women in the Economy. YWCA Canada is a leading voice for women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people.

How to Build a #FeministRecovery Budget in 2021?

If you’ve been following the work of the YWCA movement in Canada over the last 12 months, you’ve seen our fierce focus on a #FeministRecovery to safeguard against the potential rollback of gender equity and human rights. From British Columbia to Alberta to Northwest Territories to Ontario to Quebec to Nova Scotia and beyond, our YWCA colleagues across the country have been relentless in their desire for a gender-responsive approach to post-pandemic recovery.

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YWCA Canada is hosting our first Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon!

How many times have you Googled a badass woman from history who has improved the lives of women in your community, who was a trailblazer, shifted the needle on gender equity and women’s rights only to find… No entries. Well, we are doing something about it. Join us as part of YWCA 150: Look Back, Push Forward as we put those women and gender-diverse folks on the map on the web.

Coalition of Canada’s 6 largest charities including YWCA Canada calling for Community Services COVID-19 Relief Fund

On Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, a coalition of Canada's largest human and community service federations, including YWCA Canada, participated in a Roundtable with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. To address the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the sustainability of the charitable and non-profit sector, YWCA Canada is calling for a Community Services COVID-19 Relief Fund. They are joining in coalition with YMCA Canada, United Way Centraide Canada, National Association of Friendship Centres, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.

Self-Care: What does it look like for you and everyone else?

The need for self-care is more evident than ever, however traditional notions of self-care have been turned upside down with the need to adhere to Public Health safety regulations. In this conversation, Myself, Marine Coeurdassier, Leah Davidson and Gurneet Dhami leaders from the YWCA’s Think Big! Lead Now! Young Women’s National Leadership had a conversation about what self-care looks like to us and how we have had to change it and adapt in order to impellent it into our lives, while still doing our work not just as professionals, but as well in our activism.

National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence – Community Engagement Initiative

YWCA Canada will be coordinating a consultation process for members of the Minister’s Gender-Based Violence Advisory Council, members of the civil society-led group for the Blueprint on the National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence and other community-based gender-based violence organizations supporting underrepresented communities. This consultation process will provide an avenue for eligible organizations to provide input on the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

YWCA Canada thanks Aritzia for generous donation of 1000 SuperPuff Jackets

YWCA Canada would like to thank Aritzia for its generous donations of 1000 SuperPuff Jackets.

A Young Changemaker’s Reflections on Leadership and Community Action

Earlier this year, a young YWCA leader, Riti Nawroz, partnered with YWCA Saskatoon to provide 30 Power Bundles with essential supplies to the YWCA Crisis Shelter that provides emergency support for women and children. Hear her reflections on her leadership journey, what motivates her to get involved in her community, and her advice for fellow youth activists.

Over half of Canadian women’s sector organizations forced to reduce or cancel vital services, new survey reveals

According to a new survey conducted by YWCA Canada, Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW), Canadian Women’s Foundation, G(irls)20 and Oxfam Canada, women’s rights organizations in Canada are facing increasingly insurmountable challenges that threaten their very existence. These organizations provide a vital lifeline to communities, and especially women, providing essential services and programs.

A volunteer sorts food in the receiving area of the Ottawa Food Bank warehouse on April 23, 2020. JUSTIN TANG/THE CANADIAN PRESS

The charities that help struggling Canadians are struggling, too

W. Matthew Chater is the National President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Owen Charters is the President & CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. Dan Clement is the President & CEO of United Way Centraide Canada. Peter Dinsdale is the President & CEO of YMCA Canada. Maya Roy is the CEO of YWCA Canada. One thing is true of our organizations. We exist because communities need us. Over eight million Canadians rely on us every year. And when times are especially tough, like now, even more turn to us, Canada’s essential network of community services. We offer spaces where children safely learn and play while their parents work, a hot meal and a place to rest for the night, a first job or resources during times of unemployment, the support people need to break through barriers, and so much more. We are the heart of Canadian communities, helping those living in vulnerable situations, and right now we are struggling.

To commemorate 2020 International Human Rights Day, FAFIA and YWCA Canada release special human rights chapter for Canada’s Feminist Economic Recovery Plan

To mark International Human Rights Day, The Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA) in partnership with YWCA Canada have released a special chapter on how to push forward a human rights approach to post-pandemic recovery.

Maya Roy, CEO of YWCA Canada, appointed to the National Housing Council

On National Housing Day, we are pleased to share that Maya Roy, CEO of YWCA Canada, has been appointed to the National Housing Council. YWCA Canada is committed to advancing gender equity and ending homelessness in Canada.

Integrating Sustainability Into Investments: The New Normal

Diversifying your portfolio among securities that target social issues has never been as easy as it is today. Learn what gender lens investing is and how you can apply this strategy to your portfolio.

Jiana Cutting, from YWCA Muskoka, delivering a DigitalSmarts workshop remotely. Credit: Jiana Cutting

How do you teach digital literacy online in a pandemic to people who have basic online experience?

This is the question that YWCA program staff grappled with in March when the country went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We know how important digital literacy is and, this year, as we have moved lives online, it has become even more critical to support people to build these skills.

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Public Safety Canada funds new YWCA Canada initiative Block Hate to address cyberviolence and online hate speech

Through Public Safety Canada’s Community Resilience Fund, YWCA Canada is receiving $759,762 for their Block Hate: Building Resilience against Online Hate Speech initiative. This is a 4-year research and knowledge mobilization project that will work with a variety of sectors to co-create concrete solutions for online hate speech and hate crime in communities across Canada.

Week Without Violence During a Pandemic

The Week Without Violence, marked worldwide in the third week of October is a global campaign to end violence in our communities. Organizations bring people together to raise awareness and promote change with a goal of eradicating violence against women and girls, including, intimate partner/domestic violence, bullying, racism, elder abuse, trafficking, child marriage, sexual assault, and harassment. YWCA Canada’s theme this year is Take Time. Take Action. Stop Violence Before It Starts.

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YWCA Canada applauds recent funding to support shelters and sexual assault centres

YWCA Canada welcomes the recently announced funding of $50 million for shelters, transitional housing, and sexual assault centres to support the provision of services and supports for survivors of gender-based violence.

YWCA Canada at 2020 Gender Equality Week

YWCA Canada will be hosting and participating in several events throughout Gender Equality Week. Read on to check out the full calendar.

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COVID-19: Reimagining an Online World

Our Research Coordinator, Rebecca Pacheco, reflects on the role of technology and digital literacy for YWCA Member Associations and women across the country in living through a global pandemic.

YWCA Canada welcomes TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Donation of $100, 000 for COVID-19 Response

YWCA Canada is grateful for the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation’s donation of $100, 000 to support our COVID-19 response across Canada. Through their support, YWCAs across the country will be able to continue to provide essential services such as child care, housing and shelter services.

Canada’s first Feminist Economic Recovery 8-Point Plan provides roadmap to address Depression-era economic lows – new report by GATE and YWCA Canada

Released today, the ‘A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada: Making the Economy Work for Everyone’ report co-authored by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and YWCA Canada offers an 8-point Plan to tackle systemic barriers and improve economic security for women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people.

Synergy: Workforce Development for Vulnerable Women to Succeed

YWCA Canada is pleased to announce the awarded funding by Future Skills Centre to undertake the Project Synergy: Workforce Development for Vulnerable Women to Succeed. This is part of a three-year national participatory research and knowledge mobilization project addressing the unique challenges of labour market access for vulnerable women in Canada. Synergy will pilot, evaluate, and share three promising workforce development practices aimed at building social resilience among vulnerable women.

YWCA Canada’s public apology regarding list of Black-led organizations

Two days ago, YWCA Canada posted a list of Black-led organizations that support Black-identified communities. YWCA Canada did not properly cite authorship of this list; the list was created and vetted by Black womxn in a private Facebook group, without respectful acknowledgement and citation of their expertise, time, scholarship and labour. It was a private conversation that was made public without consent of the authors. YWCA Canada is deeply sorry about the harm caused by this act.

Why We Need A Feminist Recovery Plan

Our Director of Public Policy & Strategic Communications, Anjum Sultana, highlights the work we've been doing with our #GenderEquityDuringAPandemic series. All of this work on the gendered impacts of COVID-19 points to what we must do to recover from this crisis. We need a feminist recovery plan - it's the only way to put our society on the pathway to recovery. YWCA is working on a roadmap for Canada which will be released in June. Stay tuned!

A Young Activist’s Perspective on Peace

"What does peace mean to you?” This is a question I was asked multiple times over the course of the 2020 Peace Summit for Emerging Leaders in Bangkok, Thailand. I had a really clear idea of what peace meant to me when applying to attend, based on my experiences advocating for social justice in both Canada and the Philippines, but I was surprised to see my definition of peace had both expanded and deepened over the course of the summit.

Safe Social During Times of COVID-19

In honour of International Telecommunication and Information Day on Sunday, May 17th, Marie-Michelle Chong, a graduate of the Masters of Social Work program at York University, writes about what it means to engage safely on social media during the current pandemic. She offers insights from her study examining the experiences of racialized women in how they participate on social media and the social pressures they have to navigate online.

The Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 on Young People: Youth Among Those Most Affected by Gender Based Violence Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Catherine Morrison, alumnae of YWCA Canada Young Women’s National Leadership Program and graduate from McGill University in Gender, Sexuality, Feminism, and Social Justice Studies highlights the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people. Catherine shares how we can stop the shadow pandemic during this crisis – gender-based violence.

YWCA Canada welcomes Uber’s Support for Women, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People During COVID-19

YWCA Canada is grateful for Uber Canada’s donation to our COVID-19 Emergency Response. Through their support, YWCAs across the country will be able to provide transportation support for people experiencing gender-based violence, deliver groceries and necessary supplies to vulnerable community members and keep workers safe as they operate essential services like shelters.

YWCA Canada and YWCA Halifax extends condolences to the Nova Scotian community

YWCA Canada and YWCA Halifax foremost extend our deepest condolences to all the families and communities affected by this shooting. We also express our sincerest sympathies to the broader Nova Scotian community during this devastating time. We too are heartbroken.

YWCA Canada calls for human rights oversight of government’s COVID-19 responses

YWCA Canada joins Amnesty International Canada and 300+ organizations and advocates to call for human rights oversight of government's COVID-19 responses.

We need race-based and socio-demographic data to inform our COVID-19 response

YWCA Canada joins 190 organizations like Alliance for Healthier Communities and over 1600 individuals to call for race-based and socio-demographic data to inform COVID-19 response measures. We cannot effectively contain COVID-19 and mitigate its long term harms without addressing underlying inequalities that facilitate this pandemic’s escalation.

ONE HISTORY – ONE LEGACY – ONE MOVEMENT

As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we look back at the achievements of hundreds of leaders, volunteers and staff who have made possible the work of YWCAs across Canada.

G7 Must Put a Gender Lens on COVID-19 Efforts

Our CEO Maya Roy joined fellow members of the 2018 and 2019 G7 Gender Equality Advisory Councils to urgently call on G7 member states to take into account the gendered dimensions of the crisis and to prevent the deterioration of gender equality and women’s rights worldwide.

Gender Equity During a Pandemic – An Online Townhall

Join us on April 1 at 5:30PM EST for a special online townhall on gender (in)equity during COVID-19.

COVID-19 threatens to devastate Canada’s charities, women and families

“There is no question – the COVID-19 pandemic is going to hit women and their families the hardest. From shelters to counselling to food delivery programs, charities and non-profits continue to run essential services. We need significant investments to keep our doors open and make sure no one is left behind.” – Maya Roy, CEO of YWCA Canada

YWCA Canada supports investment of $50 million in COVID-19 relief to ensure essential services keep doors open

YWCA Canada was pleased to hear in the Government of Canada’s announcement dedicated funding for women’s shelters to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In times of uncertainty and economic hardship, the risk for gender-based violence escalates.

Born to be Bold Travel Diaries: YWCA NWT

YWCA Canada's Research Officer, Shiva Mazrouei, is doing research across the country on women's economic empowerment. Learn more about her experience in Yellowknife with YWCA NWT.

#BelieveSurvivors – Weinstein gets 23 years

The Weinstein case verdict is a watershed moment for gender justice activists. Yet it still raises troubling questions for feminists. Read our CEO Maya Roy's take on the Weinstein sentencing today.

CEO Maya Roy discusses key issues with Minister Ahmed Hussen – child care, housing and income security

Last week, our CEO Maya Roy met with the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen.

Beyond February: The necessity of continuing the spirit of BHM

"This past month, I surrounded myself with Black people and our stories, often over food and with music. And no matter when you are reading this, this statement holds true: fighting for Black justice should not be limited to a calendar month. The end of Black History Month means that non-Black folks may use it as an excuse to stop doing the work. And while the need for Black History Month certainly never goes away, it’s simply too easy to forget by the time March rolls around."

Congratulations to Akosua Tiwaah Bonsu, one of Canada’s Top 100 Accomplished Black Women

🌟Happy #FeministFriday! This week, we highlight the incredible contributions of Akosua Tiwaah Bonsu, an alumni of our Think Big! Lead Now! Young Women’s National Leadership Program and one of Canada’s 100 Accomplished Black Women for 2020.

New digital skills workshops for under-represented women across Canada

In celebration of Safer Internet Day, MediaSmarts and YWCA Canada are proud to launch a series of digital literacy workshops to help empower under-represented women from communities across the country.

YWCA Summit 2020: Making Space for Young Leaders

Meet our Leadership Summit Animation Team member, Mickey Agnelli, and learn about her experience this year at the Think Big! Lead Now! Young Women's National Leadership Program.

#DIYFeminism – Feminist Postcards

Grassroots social change is about small groups of committed people getting things done. How do you want to fight for gender equity in 2020? Our CEO Maya Roy believes advocacy for a feminist future starts at home. Next time you have your friends over - try this #DIYFeminism activity!

Ministerial mandate letters – 3 top takeaways you may have missed!

In mid-December, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released his ministerial mandate letters.for this Parliament session. These letters essentially highlight key goals that each Minister is expected to achieve during their current term in office. For the public and policy advocates alike, they give us insights into what issues matter the most this minority Parliament. Using our YWCA intergenerational intersectional feminist lens, here are the top 3 things you may have missed and should be watching for this session of Parliament.

Congratulations to Anjum Sultana – 2020 Global Woman of Distinction!

Congratulations to our National Director of Public Policy & Strategic Communications, Anjum Sultana! She was recently named a Global Woman of Distinction by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, representing North America and Europe. She will be honoured before the 64th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York on March 8th, International Women's Day.

Feminist Resolutions 2020

Ah, New Year resolutions… the annual reminder to eat more vegetables, of all those places I haven’t been, and of those career moves I feel like I have to make or else I won't be 'successful'. This year I’m trying something different - it’s a little more intentional, a little more inward facing, and a lot more about my growth as a person and a community member. Without further ado, here are my 2020 feminist resolutions...

Education for Change.

Every four years, the World YWCA conducts a series of business meetings inviting women from YWCAs across the world. The focus of these meetings is empowering women, laying out the strategic framework for a movement focused on gender equality and ending violence, electing a new governing body for the worldwide movement, and connecting with our YWCA sisters from around the world.

Shaya MacDonald speaks to their experiences of the YWCA World Council in South Africa.

"For the first 22 years of my life, I was born and raised on Unama’ki, Mi’kma’ki territory. The things you do for fun when living on the island include long drives around the Cabot trail or long hikes through the Cabot trail." Content warning: Includes the use of strong language, descriptions of homophobia and sexual assault.

2020 is a special year for the global gender equality movement.

It is the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most comprehensive and progressive global blueprint for advancing gender equality and women’s rights. YWCA Canada contributed to Canada’s civil society parallel report - read our report to learn about Canada’s progress on advancing gender equality and women’s rights .

Dear 2020 Feminist Me

New Year, New Decade, New You? If you were to look back ten years from now, what lessons would you want to share? Things you would want to aspire to? Our colleague, Rebecca Pacheco did just that - read her letter to her 2020 Feminist Self! If you could speak to your younger self, what would you share? We want to hear from you. Tweet us at @YWCA_Canada with your #Dear2020FeministMe reflections!

YWCA community mourns the loss of Iran plane crash victims

YWCA Canada would like to extend our deepest condolences to everyone impacted by Sahar and Elsa’s deaths, our YWCA Toronto colleagues, and all the loved ones, friends and families impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy. We also extend our sincerest sympathies to the broader Iranian Canadian community during this unimaginably difficult and sad time.

YWCA Canada presenting at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

YWCA Canada will be hosting 2 sessions at the upcoming 64th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW). Be sure to check out our social media platforms in February to find out more details about our speakers. We will also be posting about how you can register to attend in-person or via online live-stream.

Interview: Participatory Research for Women’s Economic Empowerment

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to do participatory research? Interested in labour market access for women? Take a look at this interview with Shiva Mazrouei, YWCA Canada’s Research Officer, to learn more about what we’re doing to inform women’s economic empowerment.

Talking from the Heart – Raine Liliefeldt on how YWCA changes lives

"Thanks to the work I have done at the YWCA, I have met incredible women of all ages at the shelters and housing programs across the country. Many women come to the YWCA in such critical points in their lives; without the YWCA and your support, their circumstances would be so much worse. "

YWCA Canada & Uber Announce Initiative That Helps Increase Access to Opportunity by Removing Transportation Barriers

Through the Uber Community Impact Initiative, selected participating member associations have the opportunity to receive transportation services from Uber for rides to job interviews, medical appointments and training opportunities

#FlexForEmpowerment – WE EMPOWER Programme encourages businesses to advance gender equality in the workplace

We wanted to take this opportunity to highlight an initiative in Canada that encourages corporations to commit to advancing gender equality in the workplace, WE EMPOWER. The WE EMPOWER Programme recently launched the Flex for Empowerment Campaign! Flex for Empowerment is a public engagement campaign designed to increase awareness of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) while increasing the number of WEPs signatories in Canada and showcasing good practices in the workplace, marketplace and community. The campaign will run from 22 September 2019 through the end of December 2019.

Making Money Move: Btchcoin News is making hot topics in finance more accessible for Canadian women with weekly newsletters

An in-depth interview with founder and managing editor, Claire Robbins, about how Btchcoin News is disrupting gender stereotypes one news story at a time with a weekly newsletter summarizing the latest Canadian financial trends in an accessible way.

YWCA Cambridge’s Feminist Night Market – A Catalyst for Community & Art

Alexandra Daignault – Founder and Owner of Sarjesa Inc.

Advance Affordable Housing for All – Take Action Support Our Advocacy Work Today!

From May to June of this year, YWCA Canada rolled out an advocacy campaign to mobilize Canadians across the country to take action and advance affordable housing for all.

Isabel Perez-Doherty – Moving beyond diversity: Addressing systemic racism in hiring and pushing for inclusive workplaces

YWCA Canada’s Manager of Philanthropy and Strategic Impact, Isabel Perez - Doherty was recently interviewed on the This is the NOT the Mandy Johnson Show podcast where she spoke to her experiences working in the non-profit sector as a racialized newcomer woman. Isabel highlights the systemic barriers in the recruitment processes in the Global North that lead to under-employment for newcomers and which prevent them from reaching their full potential.

Isabel Perez-Doherty – Moving beyond diversity – Part 2!

YWCA Canada’s Manager of Philanthropy and Strategic Impact, Isabel Perez - Doherty was recently interviewed on the This is the NOT the Mandy Johnson Show podcast where she spoke to her experiences working in the non-profit sector as a racialized newcomer woman. Isabel highlights the systemic barriers in the recruitment processes in the Global North that lead to under-employment for newcomers and which prevent them from reaching their full potential.

Tara Kleinsteuber – Reconciliation: See Me; Hear Me; Understand Me

YWCA Cambridge employee Tara Kleinsteuber exploring Truth and Reconciliation and her own story of moving through the world as an Indigenous person.

Shaya MacDonald – On the Indian Act, Sex-Based Discrimination and Reconciliation

Shaya MacDonald, Member of YWCA Canada's Reconciliation Action Committee shares her personal reflections on what the discriminatory nature of the Indian Act has meant for her and all her relations.

YWCA Goes Global: Lessons from YWCA of Taiwan

YWCA Canada's Manager of Programs & Projects, Sydney Piggott, reflects on her experience visiting YWCA of Taiwan.

YWCA Canada’s Anjum Sultana represents Canada in advance of G7 Summit in France

Anjum Sultana, YWCA Canada’s Manager of Public Policy & Strategic Communications was chosen by Young Diplomats of Canada to represent Canada at the 2019 G7 Youth (Y7) Summit in Paris, France from June 10-14. Anjum was one of four Canadian delegates tasked with representing the voices of Canadian youth at the highest levels of global diplomacy. Internationally, Anjum is the first YWCA affiliated person to represent their nation in Y7 processes and is embodying World YWCA’s mission of ‘transform[ing] power structures to create justice, gender equality and a world without violence and war’.

Release: YWCA Canada’s Server Hacked

On Monday, July 08 and as we returned to our offices for the week ahead, we learned that YWCA Canada’s server was hacked. Please read our release.

The Power of Storytelling to Educate, Mobilize and Organize! Reflections from Rosalind Gunn on CanStudyUS Study Tour to Washington DC

Rosalind Gunn, Director of Marketing & Communications at YWCA Cambridge, was selected by YWCA Canada to go to the 2019 Ryerson University CanStudyUS Tour to Washington DC. In her blog post, she reflects on the power of storytelling and more to educate, mobilize and organize.

Brenda Okorogba named one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants!

Brenda Okorogba, Member of Leadership Summit Animation Team (LSAT) of YWCA Canada’s Think Big! Lead Now! Young Women’s National Leadership Program, receives prestigious honour!

YWCA Canada partners with Uber Canada and NO MORE to prevent gender-based violence across the country!

YWCA Canada is pleased to announce that Maya Roy, Chief Executive Officer, has been named a Recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® for 2019.

Maya Roy is currently the Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canada, the largest and oldest women's organization in the country. Her work has taken her to the UK where she worked with NGOs to support human rights and violence prevention. Her essays have been published in Going Beyond the Journey (2013) by Insomniac Press, and she is the winner of the Toronto Foundation's Vital People award in 2014. Maya was a member of the Gender Equality Advisory Council for Canada's G7 Presidency. Recently. she was selected as one of the World Economic Forum's 2019 Young Global Leaders.

Women Deliver: Power. Progress. Change.

YWCA Canada took part in Women Deliver: the largest global conference on gender equality.

On fluroescent yellow bulletin board, in black letters, it is written - 'We want an inquiry! Honour our Missing & Murdered.

YWCA Canada calls on Government of Canada to establish Action Plan to fulfill MMIWG inquiry Calls to Justice

YWCA works with families across the country to increase uptake of Canada Learning Bond

Youth Leadership and “The Art of the Clapback”

YWCA Canada ‘sexts’ people to educate them about the impacts of sharing non-consensual images

YWCA calls on Canada to invest in women’s economic security to promote inclusive prosperity

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Will your kid’s daycare survive the pandemic?

Will your kid's daycare survive COVID-19? Many child care centres across Canada are just scraping by. Read YWCA Canada's CEO interview in Today's Parent to learn more.

YWCA Taking Action on Ending Violence

YWCA: Overdose prevention sites save lives

2017 Annual Report

“A game-changer for women and girls in Canada”

Stepping Up for Women – Gender-Based Budgeting Begins

YWCA Canada welcomes a dynamic new leader

Scared, vulnerable, invisible: Affordable housing crisis exposes women to violence, trauma