Advocacy
Pride feels a little bit different this year.
Many people don’t feel safe celebrating this year. Many people looking forward to their first Pride may have retreated a bit further into the closet.
June 14, 2023
Category: Blog
World YWCA Day
World YWCA Day 2023: Every Safe Space has a Story
In over a hundred countries around the world, women and girls come together to connect, learn, grow, and support each other in spaces designed for
April 24, 2023
Donate
10 Reasons to Donate to YWCA Edmonton
Each year, YWCA Edmonton serves thousands of people – an accomplishment powered by your donations. Every dollar helps advance YWCA Edmonton’s mission and helps improve
March 15, 2023
Donate
Celebrate International Women’s Day with YWCA Edmonton & Capital Power
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a call to
March 8, 2023
End GBV
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The Rose Campaign takes its name from the original Rose button, created to commemorate the 14 young women who were murdered at l’Ecole Polytechnique in
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End GBV
YWCA Rose Campaign 2022
Rose GiftThe YWCA Rose Campaign runs from November 25 – December 10, spanning the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and culminating in our
November 25, 2022
Awards
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Awards
YWCA Edmonton was honoured to award the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Awards last night to five inspiring women leaders in our community who have made
November 3, 2022
Abortion Rights
Statement on Roe vs Wade Decision
Safe abortion access is an issue of equity. As pro-choice organizations, the YWCAs of Alberta stand united in our deep concern and disappointment around the
June 24, 2022
2SLGBTQ+
It’s Pride Month!
This month, we celebrate Pride to pay homage to those who came before us and worked to make our neighbourhoods a safe haven for individuals
June 1, 2022
International Womens Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, honours the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. The day also serves
March 8, 2022
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