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WomanACT works to eradicate gender-based violence through research, education and advocacy.

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Did you know that it is essential for workplaces to develop and implement a safety plan specifically for victims of domestic violence? This plan ensures that various security measures are in place to provide the victim with the necessary protection. womanact.ca/publications/q…

Did you know that it is essential for workplaces to develop and implement a safety plan specifically for victims of domestic violence?

This plan ensures that various security measures are in place to provide the victim with the necessary protection. 

womanact.ca/publications/q…
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When you’re living in temporary housing, a lot can change in three months. We followed survivors’ housing pathways and saw that up to 3 moves can happen in just 12 weeks. This has serious impacts on wellbeing and economic security. Learn more: womanact.ca/publications/s…

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As a member of WomanACT, you will learn about the issues impacting our communities, receive complimentary training, and join a network of advocates taking action toward eradicating gender-based violence. Join us now: womanact.ca/get-involved/b…

As a member of WomanACT, you will learn about the issues impacting our communities, receive complimentary training, and join a network of advocates taking action toward eradicating gender-based violence. 

Join us now: womanact.ca/get-involved/b…
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REGISTER NOW! As we celebrate WomanACT's 25 years of dedication to ending gender-based violence, join us for an event focused on collaboration for safer communities. Learn from experts on multi-agency approaches. Register now: ow.ly/ghVm50SncIS

REGISTER NOW!

As we celebrate WomanACT's 25 years of dedication to ending gender-based violence, join us for an event focused on collaboration for safer communities.

Learn from  experts on multi-agency approaches.

Register now: ow.ly/ghVm50SncIS
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Thrilled to have our Executive Director Harmy Mendoza interviewed by CityNews Winnipeg to call for greater collaboration on intimate partner violence (IPV). 🎙️Watch the full interview here: ow.ly/a3f750T5jfI

Thrilled to have our Executive Director Harmy Mendoza interviewed by <a href="/CityNewsWPG/">CityNews Winnipeg</a> to call for greater collaboration on intimate partner violence (IPV).

🎙️Watch the full interview here: ow.ly/a3f750T5jfI
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Employment sabotage is a form of #economicabuse that involves tactics used by an abuser to prevent a survivor from accessing or maintaining employment. Studies show that up to 78% of survivors have had their partners or ex-partners sabotage or disrupt their employment.

Employment sabotage is a form of #economicabuse that involves tactics used by an abuser to prevent a survivor from accessing or maintaining employment.

Studies show that up to 78% of survivors have had their partners or ex-partners sabotage or disrupt their employment.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest news, events, and resources related to ending gender-based violence by joining our mailing list. Sign up today and be part of the movement to create a safer world for all. womanact.ca

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, events, and resources related to ending gender-based violence by joining our mailing list. 

Sign up today and be part of the movement to create a safer world for all. 

womanact.ca
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What’s the key takeaway from our new housing research? Survivors want #SafeatHome🏠 as an option when leaving an abusive relationship. Learn more: ow.ly/pWmA50IY3yV

What’s the key takeaway from our new housing research? Survivors want #SafeatHome🏠 as an option when leaving an abusive relationship.  

Learn more: ow.ly/pWmA50IY3yV
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63% of survivors had never accessed available housing benefits. We must address this gap & encourage survivors to utilize available supports. By spreading awareness & advocating for accessible housing options, we can ensure their safety & stability. ow.ly/8BbZ50P4aMu

63% of survivors had never accessed available housing benefits. 

We must address this gap &amp; encourage survivors to utilize available supports. By spreading awareness &amp; advocating for accessible housing options, we can ensure their safety &amp; stability.

ow.ly/8BbZ50P4aMu
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While workplace sexual harassment can happen to anyone, women experience it at higher rates, especially across STEM sectors. That's why we are working with STEM employers to create safe workplaces. Learn more: womanact.ca/publications/l…

While workplace sexual harassment can happen to anyone, women experience it at higher rates, especially across STEM sectors.

That's why we are working with STEM employers to create safe workplaces.

Learn more: womanact.ca/publications/l…
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Abusers may try to sabotage survivors' employment through harassment and stalking in the workplace. This can lead to career gaps, underemployment and a loss of earnings. Our blog takes a look at the impacts of intimate partner violence on employment. ➡️ ow.ly/YPwA50HvpF5

Abusers may try to sabotage survivors' employment through harassment and stalking in the workplace. This can lead to career gaps, underemployment and a loss of earnings. 

Our blog takes a look at the impacts of intimate partner violence on employment. ➡️ ow.ly/YPwA50HvpF5
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WomanACT in the Workplace equips organizations with tools to recognize & address #IntimatePartnerViolence ensuring a safer environment for all employees. 💡Ready to make a change? Learn more: womanact.ca/womanact-in-th… #WomanActInTheWorkplace #WorkplaceSafety#SafeWorkEnvironment

WomanACT in the Workplace equips organizations with tools to recognize &amp; address  #IntimatePartnerViolence ensuring a safer environment for all employees. 
💡Ready to make a change? Learn more: womanact.ca/womanact-in-th…
 #WomanActInTheWorkplace #WorkplaceSafety#SafeWorkEnvironment
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Women are more likely to use public transit in Toronto but are also at greater risk of harassment and unwanted attention on public transit. Safety risks on public transit impact how and when women use transit. ow.ly/u5Ty50IFjpH

Women are more likely to use public transit in Toronto but are also at greater risk of harassment and unwanted attention on public transit. 

Safety risks on public transit impact how and when women use transit. 

ow.ly/u5Ty50IFjpH
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Every dollar counts in ending gender-based violence. Your donation to WomanACT can help us provide opportunities in research & policy, education, and resources for survivors in our community. Together, we can create a world free from violence. womanact.ca/get-involved/d…

Every dollar counts in ending gender-based violence.

Your donation to WomanACT can help us provide opportunities in research &amp; policy, education, and resources for survivors in our community.

Together, we can create a world free from violence.

womanact.ca/get-involved/d…
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We are committed to empowering organizations to tackle intimate partner violence head-on. Our WomanACT in the Workplace service provides the training and strategies needed to foster a safer, more inclusive environment for every employee. Learn more: ow.ly/GO7H50T6QPl

We are committed to empowering organizations to tackle intimate partner violence head-on. Our WomanACT in the Workplace service provides the training and strategies needed to foster a safer, more inclusive environment for every employee.  
Learn more: ow.ly/GO7H50T6QPl
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As we celebrate WomanACT's 25 years of dedication to ending gender-based violence, join us for an event focused on collaboration for safer communities. Learn from experts on multi-agency approaches. More details to come! Register now: ow.ly/ouea50SncIO

As we celebrate WomanACT's 25 years of dedication to ending gender-based violence, join us for an event focused on collaboration for safer communities.

Learn from experts on multi-agency approaches.

More details to come!

Register now: ow.ly/ouea50SncIO
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Domestic violence can impact employees’ productivity and safety at work.  This quick guide provides information for employees on their rights in the workplace, who they can speak to if they need help, and services and supports in place. Check it out: ow.ly/kcKu50MqG1j

Domestic violence can impact employees’ productivity and safety at work. 

This quick guide provides information for employees on their rights in the workplace, who they can speak to if they need help, and services and supports in place.

Check it out: ow.ly/kcKu50MqG1j
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📢Upcoming Event!📢Join us and Peggy Sattler for How New Laws & Regulations Are Created in Ontario—an insightful online session exploring the legislative process in the province. Register now: ow.ly/hJv550Tgvny

📢Upcoming Event!📢Join us and <a href="/PeggySattlerNDP/">Peggy Sattler</a> for How New Laws &amp; Regulations Are Created in Ontario—an insightful online session exploring the legislative process in the province. 

Register now: ow.ly/hJv550Tgvny
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A 2023 Canadian study of 660 survivors showed 77-87% found it highly beneficial, especially for rebuilding self-esteem. Our project seeks to deepen insights into IPV survivors' mental health service experiences. ow.ly/VayU50StKUs

A 2023 Canadian study of 660 survivors showed 77-87% found it highly beneficial, especially for rebuilding self-esteem. Our project seeks to deepen insights into IPV survivors' mental health service experiences.

ow.ly/VayU50StKUs
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💡WomanACT has developed an easy-to-follow explainer on Ontario's legislative process. Understanding this is key as we push for the rapid advancement of Bill 173. 🔗Learn more about how new laws and regulations are created in the province of Ontario ow.ly/qEJU50ThGNY

💡WomanACT has developed an easy-to-follow explainer on Ontario's legislative process. Understanding this is key as we push for the rapid advancement of Bill 173.

🔗Learn more about how new laws and regulations are created in the province of Ontario ow.ly/qEJU50ThGNY