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WomanACT works to eradicate gender-based violence through research, education and advocacy.

Toronto, ON
Joined October 2011
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We’re seeking sponsors and donors for the 2027 Soul of a Warrior Award Gala, hosted by WomanACT! Interested in supporting the 2027 Gala? We’d love to hear from you! Explore our sponsorship and donor opportunities: womanact.ca/wp-content/uploa… #SoulOfAWarrior #WomanACT #EndGBV
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WomanACT's Executive Director, Harmy Mendoza, joined Build a Dream’s Leadership Breakfast to discuss Canada’s future workforce and champion a more inclusive and equitable future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #Equity #Inclusion #FutureOfWork
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WomanACT was pleased to attend Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke’s Annual General Meeting. Thank you to Women’s Habitat for the important work you do to support women and gender-diverse people, and for your longtime support of WomanACT as member. #EndGBV #CommunityPartnerships
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Nominations are open for the 2027 Soul of a Warrior Gala! The Soul of a Warrior Gala celebrates the frontline workers, advocates, and community leaders making a difference in the lives of survivors of gender-based violence. forms.gle/Uq8y6V5uwVgtgm2LA #SoulOfAWarrior #EndGBV
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Earlier this week, WomanACT’s Director of Programs, Priya Shastri, was invited to lecture at the University of Toronto on Community-Based Participatory Research. Thank you to Ellen R. Gutowski, PhD, for the opportunity to collaborate! Dr.Gutowski's work: womanact.ca/publications/by-…
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🗳️ It’s Election Day! Municipal decisions shape the housing, transit, safety, services, and supports people rely on every day. Safe. Housed. Supported. Equal. Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli
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🗳️ Election Day is tomorrow! Tomorrow, Toronto voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of our city. Your vote is one way to make your voice part of the conversation. 🗳️ Election Day: October 26 Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli
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Check out the latest publication a part of the Navigating Trauma: Understanding the Counseling and Psychotherapy Experiences of Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence project. Read now: womanact.ca/projects/navigat…
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Engaging survivors matters. Lived experience belongs at the centre of conversations about gender-based violence. For more information on how we engage survivors visit: womanact.ca/get-involved/par… #EndGBV #GenderEquity #SurvivorCentered #WomanACT
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The EASE In Action Symposium is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 Still hoping to attend? You can join our waitlist for the chance to secure a spot if tickets become available. #EASEInAction #EconomicAbuse
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Nominations are now open for the 2027 Soul of a Warrior Gala! The Soul of a Warrior Gala celebrates the frontline workers, advocates, and community leaders making a difference in the lives of survivors of gender-based violence. forms.gle/Uq8y6V5uwVgtgm2LA #SoulOfAWarrior #EndGBV
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Support should be there when survivors need it. Toronto needs City services that understand gender-based violence (GBV), connect people to the right supports, and make it easier to access help. Learn more: toronto.ca/city-government/e… #TorontoElections #ONPoli
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Toronto needs to build safety into transit, parks, libraries, recreation centres, and other public spaces, with meaningful input from survivors, women, and gender-diverse people. Learn more: toronto.ca/city-government/e… #TorontoElections #ONPoli
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Safety starts with having somewhere safe to go. Toronto needs more affordable and supportive housing, stronger pathways for survivors leaving violence, and fewer barriers to accessing housing. Learn more : toronto.ca/city-government/e… #TorontoElections #ONPoli
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Safety means more than responding to violence after it happens. WomanACT is calling on municipal candidates to put gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response at the centre of Toronto’s Community Safety Strategy. Safe. Housed. Supported. Equal. #TorontoElections #ONPoli
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Financial systems are shaped by broader social and gendered contexts. Learn more at our upcoming symposium, EASE in Action: Advancing Solutions to Technology-Facilitated Economic Abuse. Register at eventbrite.com/e/19970597514…
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Election day is coming up! Make a plan that works for you and choose the voting option that fits your needs. Prepare ahead, know your options, and make your voting plan. Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli
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Municipal decisions shape the housing, transit, social services and community supports that people rely on every day. For people experiencing gender-based violence, these systems can make the difference. Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli
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🗣️Questions to ask candidates Your questions can help bring GBV, housing, safety, economic security, and access to services into the election conversation. Safe. Housed. Supported. Equal. Learn more at toronto.ca/city-government/e… #ONPoli
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🗓️ Mark your calendar! Knowing the key election dates can help you plan ahead and make sure you have time to vote. 📅 October 6–11— Advance voting, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 📅 October 26 — Election Day Save this post and share it with someone who might find it helpful!
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