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The pandemic has increased the rates of violence and harassment experienced by Asian communities globally. In Canada, the largest increase in individuals who have been victims of hate crimes have been of Chinese, Korean, and Southeast Asian descent. A report from Vancouver police found a 717 per cent increase in attacks on Asian communities from 2019 to 2020. …

Preventing violence against women and girls by promoting healthy masculinity; learning and sharing through creative expression. TORONTO, March 9, 2021 – Today, Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke announces its first-ever male facilitated virtual program ‘ReelReal Men’. This program engages male-identified youth ages 14-18 in a conversation about gender and social norms that contribute to Gender-Based Violence…

We are honoured to once again partner with so many Shoppers Drug Mart stores as part of their Growing Women’s Health campaign. From now to November 1, 2019 you can visit any of these stores and support us: · College Square, 725 College Street · Lake Shore & Park Lawn, 2206 Lake Shore Blvd West…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign began 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect women’s advocates across the country. Starting in the United States, many Canadian women’s organizations have adopted the month as way to spread awareness. At Women’s Habitat we often hear from friends…

The work of supporting and counselling women and children who have survived violence is emotional. It can effect one’s mental and physical health and can result in employees feeling burnt out, drained and stressed. Most employees in the sector report feeling fatigued by the overwhelming emotional response to the work. At Women’s Habitat we are…

Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. We are here for her and her children every step of the way. This season, please give generously and help us keep our shelter doors open and our vital outreach services running. Together we can end violence in our communities and ensure home is safe for everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V53_9aFpvh0&feature=youtu.be

Annual Growing Women’s Health campaign raises critical funds to support women and children Toronto, Ontario, October 16, 2018 – Women’s Habitat is calling on residents of Etobicoke to support women and children who are survivors of violence. From October 6th to November 2nd, residents can donate to the Growing Women’s Health campaign at local Shoppers…