Assaulted Women's and Children's - Counsellor / Advocate

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international, multi-generational, feminist, creative, future-orientated membership organization committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights.

From the website: We empower women and girls in Canada to move out of violence, out of poverty and into confidence.

A publication of Statistics Canada.

ICRW's mission is to empower women, advance gender equality and fight poverty in the developing world. To accomplish this, ICRW works with partners to conduct empirical research, build capacity and advocate for evidence-based, practical ways to change policies and programs.

A publication of Statistics Canada.

The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that works to prevent and end violence against diverse women, youth, and children.

Mission: To empower all women to work together towards improving the quality of life for women, families, and society through a forum of member organizations and individuals.

The Ontario Women’s Directorate (OWD) works to increase women’s economic security and to end violence against women.

News releases, data, and publications on family violence in Canada.

Status of Women Canada (SWC) is a federal government organization that promotes the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada.

Stop Family Violence provides you with a one-stop source of information on family violence. Stop Family Violence is presented by Canada's Family Violence Initiative, which brings together 15 federal government departments and agencies to prevent and respond to family violence.

UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality.

A publication of Statistics Canada