Join us on November 23rd in Moncton, NB at Workspace Moncton, 795 Main St #300 for our upcoming symposium! This event is free to attend. If you are interested in registration, please email [email protected] to learn more.

Our team is currently supporting an unhoused community member who needs a few specific items! If you can help donate please email ➡️[email protected] 🟣Snow pants, women’s small or teen’s medium-large 🟣White nursing shoes, women's size 5 Thank you for your support!

Important insights from people living with housing insecurity and community serving organizations. Thank you Global Halifax for including YWCA Halifax in this story and giving people's voices a platform as we continue to push for real, effective solutions globalnews.ca/news/10154275/…

Recently, YWCA Halifax unveiled a portrait of Doris Anderson, Canadian feminist and journalist, as part of their Great Women Portrait Protect at the #YWCA Dartmouth Child Development Centre in Nova Scotia. #InspiringWomen Learn more 👇 cbc.ca/player/play/22…

🧵 January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day, the second official one since Bill S-219 was put forward by Senator Mary Jane McCallum and received Royal Assent in December 2022. McCallum created the bill in response to then 10-year-old Isabella Kulak

An author of a study that New Brunswick’s premier cited to back his province’s policy on gender identity in schools says the politician had his facts wrong about the research. Read more: trib.al/QYGKwem

Important piece on intimate partner violence and femicide, with insights from THANS + others "When femicide killings are framed within the media as isolated incidents, the focus remains on individual...rather than the larger context of a social problem rooted in patriarchy,"

ICYMI the Halifax Forum is open for anyone needing emergency shelter from the storm, til Thursday at 9 AM. 902 3331509 and Beacon House Shelter in Sackville has expanded service 902 8641584

We'koqma'q First Nation raises signs as part of MMIWG campaign ift.tt/RQ01rA7

If you're 16-29, and have a physical disability related to mobility, flexibility or dexterity, let us know what you think about sex education resources developed for youth with disabilities. Send an email to [email protected] titled 'Sex education focus group' to learn more

It's devastating to see another fire at a tent encampment in Halifax today. Each day, too many are facing the dangers of living outdoors in the winter. The people sleeping outside in tents deserve a safe, warm home. atlantic.ctvnews.ca/more/person-hu…

YWCA Halifax offices and childcare centres will be closed today due to weather! If you are participating in virtual programming today, please look for confirmation from your program lead. We hope everyone stays safe and warm today!❄️☃️

Attention Teachers, Staff, & Admin! Join our nationwide effort to create safer schools for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth by preventing & addressing gender-based violence (GBV). Wisdom2Action is offering FREE in-person Professional Development sessions until March 31. Saferproject.ca/educators

Supportive housing at the Waverly Inn is officially welcoming its first residents! Our team will offer 24/7 on-site supports, including mental health and addictions counselling referrals, employment services, skills training, and more. cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

#InternationalWomensDay It's time to talk about Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment in Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades ⚠️91% of respondents faced harassment Let’s unite for safer workplaces and a better future. Read the full report ⤵️ YWCAHalifax.com/SkilledTradesR… cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

#InternationalWomensDay It's time to talk about Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment in Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades ⚠️91% of respondents faced harassment Let’s unite for safer workplaces and a better future. Read the full report ⤵️YWCAHalifax.com/SkilledTradesR…