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We convene cross-sectoral groups to identify systemic issues, promote knowledge sharing and improve collaboration. We believe that preventing and responding to violence against women requires an approach in which different sectors are informed and working well together.

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public policy consultation hosted in 2021

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community agencies engaged in community planning in 2021

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cross-sector meetings facilitated in 2021

Written Submissions & Policy Briefs

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“By the Time You Get to That Trust Part, Your Sessions Are Done”: Women Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Survivors’ Experiences with Counseling and Psychotherapy Services

Part of the Navigating Trauma: Understanding the Counselling and Psychotherapy Experiences of Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence project, this study explores women survivors’ experiences accessing counselling and psychotherapy services. The […]

WomanACT Submission to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: Enhancing Trust in Artificial Intelligence Through Increased Transparency

WomanACT’s submission to the Government of Canada’s AI transparency consultation was informed by feedback from frontline GBV organizations, survivors, and sector professionals. The consultation explored how AI and technology-facilitated gender-based […]

WomanACT’s Written Submission to Health Canada on the 2026 Men and Boys’ Health Strategy

WomanACT welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of Canada’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy. As an organization dedicated to ending gender-based violence (GBV) and advancing gender equity, […]

WomanACT Written Submission – Consultation on the Toronto Police Service Board: 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

WomanACT’s feedback to the Toronto Police Service Board’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan is the result of a collaborative process informed by the lived experiences and expertise of survivors, frontline organizations, researchers, […]

WomanACT Letter to Premier Ford On Reviving Bill 173 – The Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act.

On April 11th , WomanACT submitted a formal letter to Premier Doug Ford and all Members of Provincial Parliament, calling for the revival and passage of Bill 173 — The […]

WomanACT Written Submission to the Toronto Police Service Board

On November 12th, 2024, Harmy Mendoza, the Executive Director of Woman ACT, spoke at the Toronto Police Service Board Meeting about the increasing incidents of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and […]

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WomanACT Statement on Safety for Women on Public Transit 

WomanACT is deeply concerned by the recent series of assaults on TTC buses in Scarborough and the impact these incidents have on riders’ sense of safety when using public transit.  […]

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WomanACT Statement on Participation in City of Toronto Housing Rights Advisory Committee

With Thanks to the City of Toronto  WomanACT extends our sincere thanks to the City of Toronto for its support throughout our time as a member of the Housing Rights […]

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WomanACT Statement on Recent Femicides in Toronto

WomanACT is heartbroken and outraged by the recent femicides of Navneet Kaur and Thi Nguyen in Toronto. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve these unimaginable losses.  We […]

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WomanACT Statement on Bill 112, Lydia’s Law (Accountability and Transparency in the Handling of Sexual Assault Cases), 2026

WomanACT welcomes the debate on Lydia’s Law at Queen’s Park and urges all members of the Legislature to support it. Lydia’s Law would bring much-needed transparency and accountability to how […]

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WomanACT Statement on Ontario’s Declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as Endemic

On November 5th, 2025 the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed a motion recognizing intimate partner violence (IPV) as an endemic, an important acknowledgment that IPV is a persistent,  long-standing and systemic […]

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WomanACT Statement on the Passage of Canada’s Budget 2025

WomanACT welcomes the passage of Budget 2025 and the federal government’s continued commitment to advancing gender equality, safety, and opportunity for women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Canada. We appreciate […]

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WomanACT members are non-profit agencies, charitable organizations, public agencies, corporations, associations and individuals who are committed to furthering WomanACT’s mission and vision. We work closely with our members to better understand the issues impacting our communities, and use a collective voice to advocate for change.

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Members

Abrigo Centre

Access Alliance Multicutural and Community Services

Aura Freedom International

ACT – AIDS Committee of Toronto

Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA)

Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto

Catholic Family Services of Toronto

Child Development Institute

Children’s Aid Society of Toronto

COSTI

CReid Consulting

Elizabeth Fry Toronto

Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter

Family Service Toronto

Greek Orthodox Family Services & Counselling

Interval House

IQ Business Events

KCWA Family and Social Services

Nellie’s

North York Women’s Centre

Oasis Centre des femmes

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre

PeopleSense™ Foundation

Project iRise

Sistering

Scarborough Women’s Centre

South Asian Women’s Centre

Uber Canada

Victim Services Toronto

West Neighbourhood House

Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke

WoodGreen Community Services – Homeward Bound

Yorktown Family Services

YWCA Toronto