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Domestic Violence Crisis Support 24/7
Gillian’s Place (North & West Niagara) – 905-684-8331
Women’s Place of South Niagara
Nova House (Niagara Falls) – 905-356-5800
Serenity Place (Welland) – 905-788-0113
Femmes victimes de violence
1-877-336-2433 Fem’aide
Sexual Assault Crisis Support
905-682-4584 CARSA
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The Coalition to End Violence Against Women
The Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW) is a diverse collective voice of organizations from the Niagara Region that is working toward ending gender-based violence against all women, and their children, by raising public awareness, educating, sharing information, networking, and identifying and breaking down systemic barriers that perpetuate violence.
News & Events
One woman or girl is killed every 2.5 days in Canada: report
The report by the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability found that, in 2020, 160 women and girls were killed in Canada. April was the deadliest month for women and girls in Canada, according to the report, with a total of 26 victims.
For years, Canada’s Divorce Act didn’t mention family violence. That changes today.
© Tiko Aramyan/Shutterstock The first major changes to Canada's Divorce Act come into effect Monday. Among other changes, the Act now sets out a specific list of [...]
International Women’s Day
International Women's Day event is now free of charge! Click here for your ticket. An interactive event for women and men to celebrate the achievements of women, to [...]
‘It’s happening in plain sight’: Shining a light on the horrors of human trafficking
For nearly two decades, Rhonelle Bruder didn’t talk about the indignities she suffered as a teen victim of human trafficking. Fear and stigma kept it quiet.
Buffoonish mooning of photographer just the latest episode in a history of harassment directed toward local journalists
Most of the time, folks enjoy getting their picture in the paper. Often it’s a keepsake, and you buy an extra copy to give to your mother. That may not be the case today.