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YWCA Montreal and its Foundation gratefully acknowledge and pay respect to the Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawk) and Anishinaabe Nations, traditional custodians of the unceded indigenous territory where we are located.

Advocating for Women and Girls Beyond our Walls

To reduce exclusion and social and gender inequality, as well as all forms of violence against women and girls, we must reach beyond our daily and individual actions for women and girls. That is why we organize, collaborate, and participate in many events and campaigns to promote mobilization, engagement, and awareness around women’s issues.

We also participate in numerous awareness campaigns organized by our partners or collaborators concerning issues that the YWCA considers top-priority, including social and gender inclusion and equality, as well as those promoting the elimination of violence against women and girls.

You can also read about YWCA Canada’s advocacy priorities.

Advocacy News

What’s Consent About?

Consent in the case of sexual relations, consists of voluntarily giving – or not giving – consent. This consent must be given in a free and informed way. If this is not the case, the person’s consent is not valid. Keep in mind: You can withdraw your consent at any time, even if you already Read More >>

2018 Provincial Election : A Debate is Needed on Women’s Issues

In preparation for the upcoming provincial elections and in light of the overwhelming silence on women’s issues, the YWCA Montreal is announcing a political debate on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 1355 René-Lévesque Boulevard West in Montreal. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., representatives of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), the Liberal Party of Québec Read More >>

Christmas Store

308 Happy Children The YWCA Montreal in collaboration with the Montreal Diet Dispensary organized a Christmas Store the week before Christmas. During this event, 308 children of our program participants received gifts from our many generous donors. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to those who contributed to the success of this Read More >>

12 days of action to eliminate all forms of violence against women

The incidence of violence against women remains critical From November 25 until December 6, the YWCA of Montreal is taking action Montreal, November 25, 2016 – One of the priority social issues for the YWCA of Montréal is violence against women, a persisting and critical social problem.  The YWCA will be particularly active during the 12 Read More >>

YWCA Canada calls for a gender lens on Canada’s National Housing Strategy

Releasing their brief, Counting Women and Girls In to the National Housing Strategy, on October 24th , YWCA Canada’s Homes for Women Campaign called for the National Housing Strategy to increase access to safe, affordable housing for women and programs and services addressing homelessness of women and girls. Submitted to the federal government’s National Housing Strategy consultations, the brief continues the work of YWCA Canada’s Homes for Women Campaign to prevent, reduce, and ultimately end homelessness for women and girls Read More >>

Everyday. Everybody.

Rally your friends, connect with your school and invest in your community! Take part in YWCA Week Without Violence™ October 17 – 23, 2016 and find out how you can start an anti violence action by clicking here. This year, the YWCA Montreal wishes to highlight a less visible type of violence: violence against oneself. Read More >>