Ending Violence Blog

Upcoming workshops for women navigating family law, immigration, child protection, or criminal proceedings.

Upcoming workshops for frontline workers, transition house staff, anti-violence advocates, and support workers who are walking alongside survivors through these systems.

This guide explores the complex effects of social media on young people, particularly young women and girls, highlighting the challenges they face. It also discusses actionable steps we can take as a society and as parents and guardians to support youth in navigating this complex online world safely and confidently. 

The next time a survivor steps forward to disclose abuse, consider these 19 reasons why leaving is not always an immediate or safe option.

It’s Spring Cleaning Time! The perfect time to refresh your space, and that includes your closet! As the seasons change, it’s a great opportunity to declutter, reorganize, and make room for pieces that truly spark joy. Here are five simple tips to help you get started in your spring cleaning.

In 2024, the way couples meet has shifted dramatically, with 60% of people now finding their partners through online connections. It’s more important than ever to recognize the role the internet plays in keeping us connected, especially when it comes to dating…

New York UNHQ -   It is unacceptable that the new Canadian Prime Minister has eliminated the position of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth (WAGE) in his newly announced cabinet. This regressive step undermines decades of progress toward gender equality...

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence is any form of sexual assault that takes place within an intimate relationship. It includes not only marital rape, but all other forms of sexual assault that take place within a current or former intimate relationship, whether the partners are married or not.

This article delves into the chilling reality of strangulation as a weapon of power and control, its physiological and psychological consequences, the blurred lines of consent in sexual contexts, and the urgent need to centre survivor voices in healthcare, advocacy, and policy responses. 

No relationship is perfect, but healthy intimate partner relationships make both people feel respected, supported, and safe. Healthy relationships are characterized by mutual respect, trust, equality and honesty. Here are some of the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

We invite you to join us for International Women’s Day celebration events to honour women!

Access to $10-a-day child care is a critical lifeline for women fleeing violence, providing the stability they need to rebuild their lives while ensuring their children’s safety and well-being. As advocates call for a dedicated task force to advance affordable child care in British Columbia…