According to Statistics Canada, half of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16...

In 2015, Youthful Cities found that in regards to youth civic engagement, It’s not that young people aren’t invested in their cities, and don’t have...

It’s time to challenge the media that shapes our lives. Media is a powerful tool; it informs how we see each other, ourselves and the world around us...

Sexualization of women and the corresponding hypermasculinization of men are overwhelmingly visual issues. In all areas of society, it’s virtually...

Sticks and stones may break our bones but the Internet has changed the game entirely. With increased awareness around women’s issues, online...

Start an exciting chapter in your family’s life by taking part in Family Literacy Day on January 27. It doesn’t take much to improve the literacy...

What can you do to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace? Everyday sexism continues to exist when no one stands up against it. There are a few...

Can you imagine a workplace where half of the women are uncomfortable coming to work? The reality is more than 50% of Canadian women have experienced...

On December 6, 1989, fourteen women were murdered at L’Ecole Polytechnique. It was the deadliest mass-shooting in Canadian history, characterized by...

We understand that trauma is an ongoing condition for many women who have experienced abuse. We at the YWCA would like to caution you when clinking...