DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) & Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW)
VOX: A Human Rights Consortium DAWN envisions the creation of a social enterprise comprised of a consortium of experts from rights-based and policy organizations who provide a range of services to the federal public service, unions and industries that are under federal jurisdiction and federal human rights legislation. Canada has recently passed the Accessible Canada […]
Jeunes survivantes à la violence
Centre des femmes de la Basse-Ville, Québec When children who are exposed to domestic violence become adults, they may bring unhealthy behaviours into their own romantic and intimate relationships. This program offers education and support to teens and young adults (age 16 to 25) who have been exposed to spousal or family violence. Through a […]
Développer la formation à distance pour mieux intervenir auprès des femmes victimes de violence conjugale
Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale, Montréal The Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale is a provincial association that represents more than 40 member women’s shelters. This project centers on strengthening the capacities of shelter workers to defend the rights of victims of domestic violence and to support them […]
IMPACT: Our Stories Our Way II
South Asian Women’s Community Centre, Montréal This program provides high-school girls a safe space for sharing experiences of gender-based violence, racism, and mental health challenges. It creates a support network for the girls to build confidence, learn about violence and oppression, as well as to develop creative skills for expressing themselves. Participants learn about storytelling, […]