Women

Sistering - A Woman’s Place

Telephone: 
416-926-9762
Fax: 
416-926-1932
About: 
Sistering is a women’s organization that offers practical and emotional support through programs which enable them to take greater control over their lives. Guided by the principles of Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression, Sistering works to change social conditions which endanger women’s welfare.

Location

962 Bloor St West
Toronto, ON M6H 1L6
Canada

New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women - Conseil consultatif sur la condition de la femme au Nouveau-Brunswick

Telephone: 
(506) 444-4101
Toll Free: 
1-800-332-3087 (within New Brunswick, Canada)
Fax: 
(506) 444-4318
Email: 
acswcccf [at] gnb [dot] ca
About: 

The Advisory Council on the Status of Women was created by the provincial government as an agency for consultation and study on matters relating to the status of New Brunswick women. The Council was created to:

  • advise governments
  • increase awareness of the population on issues, programs and services
  • recommend legislation, policies and practices to the Government of New Brunswick
  • facilitate networking among women's groups
  • gather, research and disseminate information.

Le Conseil consultatif sur la condition de la femme est un organisme créé par le gouvernement provincial comme organisme de consultation et d'étude sur les dossiers relatifs à la condition féminine. Le Conseil remplit sa mission :

  • en conseillant les gouvernements;
  • en sensibilisant la population aux dossiers, aux programmes et aux services.
  • en recommandant des lois, des politiques et des pratiques au gouvernement du Nouveau Brunswick;
  • en favorisant la constitution de réseaux entre les organismes féminins;
  • en assurant la collecte, l’étude et la diffusion de l’information;

Location

236 King St
Fredricton, NB E3B 1E2
Canada

Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) - l'Association Canadienne des Sociétés Elizabeth Fry (ACSEF)

Telephone: 
613.238.2422
Fax: 
613.232.7130
About: 

CAEFS is an association of self-governing, community-based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly those who are, or may be, criminalized. Together, Elizabeth Fry Societies develop and advocate the beliefs, principles and positions that guide CAEFS. The association exists to ensure substantive equality in the delivery and development of services and programs through public education, research, legislative and administrative reform, regionally, nationally and internationally.

L'ACSEF est une association de sociétés autonomes dont la mission est de venir en aide aux femmes confrontées au système de justice pénale ou qui sont susceptibles de faire l'objet d'accusations criminelles ou pénales. Ensemble, les Sociétés Élizabeth Fry déterminent les valeurs et les positions de l'Association et en font la promotion, cherchant à faire reconnaître le droit de ces femmes à un traitement juste et égalitaire dans les services et les programmes qui leurs sont destinés, en sensibilisant le public, par la recherche et en intervenant dans les débats portant sur les réformes administratives et législatives, tant au plan régional que national et international.

Location

701-151 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3
Canada

Pictou County Women’s Centre

Telephone: 
(902) 755-4647
Email: 
pcwc [at] womenscentre [dot] ca
About: 
The Women’s Centre is a nonprofit, community-based resource centre that provides support, advocacy, information, programs, and community education. We work to create social change that will offer women more control over their lives. The centre is available to all women regardless of their age, sexual orientation, background, race or origin. By offering programs and services to women, we further develop social justice, community development, self-help and women’s health.

Location

503 South Frederick Street
New Glasgow, NS
Canada

Yellowknife Women's Centre/The Centre for Northern Families

Telephone: 
867-873-2566
Fax: 
867-873-2676
About: 
The Women's Centre operates a 9-bed emergency shelter for women, youth and children. They provide support, counseling and advocacy.

Location

5610 - 50th (Franklin) Ave.
Yellowknife, NT
Canada

The Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (P.A.T.H.S.)

Telephone: 
306-522-3515
Fax: 
306-522-0830
Email: 
paths [at] sasktel [dot] net

Location

1940 McIntyre Street
Regina, SK S4P 2R3
Canada

Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action

Telephone: 
(613) 232-9505
Fax: 
(613) 822-5089
Email: 
info [at] fafia-afai [dot] org
About: 
The Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA) is a dynamic coalition of over 75 Canadian women’s equality-seeking and related organizations. FAFIA’s mandate is to further women’s equality in Canada through domestic implementation of its’ international human rights commitments.

Location

151 Slater Street, Suite 704
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3
Canada

PovNet

Fax: 
604-685-7611
Email: 
info [at] povnet [dot] org
About: 
PovNet is an online resource for advocates, people on welfare, and community groups and individuals involved in anti-poverty work. It provides up-to-date information about resources in British Columbia and Canada. PovNet links to current anti-poverty issues and also provides links to other anti-poverty organizations and resources in Canada and internationally.

Location

Vancouver, BC
Canada

Mokami Status of Women Council

Telephone: 
709-896-3484
Fax: 
709-896-3472
Email: 
mokamiwomen [at] nf [dot] aibn [dot] com
About: 
To advance equal employment and educational opportunities for, and the status of, women, including implementation of Royal Commission on the Status of Women's recommendations.

Location

176 Hamilton River Road, Suite 2 P. O. Box 329, Station B,
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0
Canada

Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women

Telephone: 
(867) 979-6690
Fax: 
(867) 979-1277
Email: 
qulliit [at] qnsw [dot] ca
About: 
Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council was established under the Status of Women Council Act of Nunavut on April 1, 1999 and commenced operations April 1, 2001. The purpose of the Council is to advance the goal of equal participation of women in society and promote changes in social, legal and economic structures to that end.

Location

Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Canada