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A JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ELIMINATION OF THE WAGE MINISTER Women’s rights and safety are non-negotiable. As professionals working to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Toronto, and as organizations that led the advocacy for Toronto to declare GBV and IPV an epidemic, we recognize our responsibility to highlight gaps and raise our voices on behalf…

A video recently made the rounds online from a coffee stand in the USA. It shows an altercation – audio and all – of an unhappy customer and a barista/business owner. The short story is that he was mad about the prices, and got out of his car to air his frustration. It escalated, to…

This past weekend – on April 13th, 2024 – the world was witness to yet another senseless example of what is now referred to as misogynist terrorism. Six “random” people were murdered, and a dozen others were seriously injured at a shopping centre in Sydney, Australia. “Bondi Junction Mall Attacker Obviously Targeted Women” – BBC…

According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, 1 in 6 (~17% of) Canadian tax filers claimed a charitable donation, and although that year saw a record high in total donations thanks to large pandemic-related contributions, it marked the 11th straight year of decline in number of people donating to charitable causes. For context, back at the…

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM & 16 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED First established by the United Nations, 16 Days of Activism is an annual International campaign that kicks-off on November 25th – the International Day to End Violence Against Women. Over the 16 days, the UN is asking governments, institutions and citizens to show how much…

As we head into the holiday season this year, some things feel “back to normal” with fewer restrictions and mandates in place… but nothing is normal about what has come in the wake of the pandemic and global cultural and political climate. Seeing our highest inflation rate in years, people are feeling financial pressure in…

We are thrilled to announce that the Canadian International Fashion Film Festival has chosen Women’s Habitat as one of two charity partners for this year’s events. As one of the top Fashion Film Festivals in the world, CANIFFF is proud of its commitment to recognize and celebrate all creative industries that make up the fashion…

Studies have shown that companies that support volunteering efforts of their employees have lower staff turnover rates, and stronger relationships between colleagues. Volunteering promotes trust and camaraderie by building a sense of community among employees as they work toward a common goal. Among corporate volunteer managers, 97% report that service builds teamwork internally. And volunteers think…

Interested in contributing some valuable time to an important cause? Apply to our Board of Directors here and play an important part in our culture of philanthropy, and our mission to address violence against women and children in our community. What does the board do? The Women’s Habitat Board of Directors is responsible for oversight…