Shockingly, Alberta ranks as the province with the third-highest rate of family violence in the country. As we embark on the Week Without Violence, we implore our fellow Albertans to
October 11th marks a day of global significance – International Day of the Girl Child. This day was established by the United Nations in 2011 to draw attention to the
In Canada, the last few years have witnessed a profound shift in the way we acknowledge and address the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous peoples. Two significant events, National Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to honor the diverse heritage, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. As we observe this significant day, we also acknowledge the
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. Many people are putting flags
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 their communities, by their communities,
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 the lives of thousands of
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 action for gender equity and
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 1989 in Montreal by a
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 annual Rose Breakfast on December
