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YWCA Hamilton partners with abortion care practitioners to help remove barriers
Abortion is healthcare. YWCA Hamilton is proud to join other healthcare practitioners in ensuring that everyone has safe, low-barrier access [...]
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Stories about members in our community whose lives have been impacted by our programs and services.
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Statement from Denise Christopherson, CEO, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a global movement dedicated to recognizing the violence and discrimination […]
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YWCA Ontario urges action on gender equity during the 43rd provincial election
It’s time to put gender equity front and centre this election! Ontarians are heading to the polls on June 2 [...]
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How Wide is the Gender Pay Gap Two Years into the Pandemic?
Did you know that Equal Pay Day is held on a different day every year? The date changes to symbolize [...]
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Add the “M” to help level the playing field for women in sports
Have you ever noticed that women’s sports always have a “W” for women’s sports, and men’s sports just get to [...]
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YWCA Hamilton celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility
This Thursday, March 31, marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This global event is dedicated to shining a light [...]
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Women’s Health Drop-In Days – providing continued support to women, Trans and gender diverse persons experiencing homelessness in Hamilton
YWCA Hamilton is proud to partner once again with the Greater Hamilton Health Network (GHHN) to offer free health and [...]
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Statement from YWCA Hamilton CEO Denise Christopherson on the Ottawa blockade and protest
Like many organizations and individuals across Canada, YWCA Hamilton is appalled by the events that have unfolded in Ottawa this […]
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YWCA Hamilton joins the call to end Ontario’s she-cession
It’s only been a few weeks since the 44th federal election – but in only a few short months, Ontarians [...]
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YWCA Hamilton prepares to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a nationwide opportunity for reflection and reckoning. At YWCA Hamilton, [...]
