Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton travels to the United Nations for global dialogue on gender equity
YWCA Hamilton travels to the United Nations for global dialogue on gender equity This March, YWCA Hamilton Senior Analyst Violetta [...]
Category: Advocacy
Stories about members in our community whose lives have been impacted by our programs and services.
Quick EscapeQuick EscapeYWCA Hamilton advocates for change in the Federal budget
It’s budget season for the municipal, provincial, and federal governments – and YWCA Hamilton is advocating at all three levels for increased investments benefitting women, families, and gender-diverse people.
Our representatives have been meeting and corresponding with local elected officials to ensure that the voices of those we served are represented in the budget process at all levels of government.
Quick EscapeYWCA marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
YWCA marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women On December 6, Canadians mark the National [...]
Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton joins the call for better child care on the National Day of Action
Nov 30 is the National Day of Action on Child Care — and the YWCA Hamilton is among many organizations [...]
Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by honouring survivors’ voices
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – a United Nations-led initiative aimed at preventing [...]
Quick EscapeStatement from Denise Christopherson, CEO, on National Housing Day
YWCA Hamilton Staff: Today is National Housing Day – an opportunity to raise awareness about the need for safe, reliable, […]
Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance
This Sunday, November 20, marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance – a day to memorialize victims of transphobic violence. November […]
Quick EscapeHamilton elects first woman mayor during Women’s History Month
Yesterday, Hamiltonians went to the polls to elect a new municipal government and school board trustees. On behalf of the […]
Quick EscapeJoin YWCAs around the world in speaking out against online hate as we mark the Week to End Violence
Each year during the third week of October, people across the country and in over 90 countries around the world […]
Quick EscapeYWCA brings the fight to end homelessness to Parliament Hill in the leadup to World Homeless Day
October 10 is World Homeless Day – a day to draw attention to the needs of people who experience homelessness [...]
