Advocacy
Working Together for a Violence-Free Future
As we conclude this Week Without Violence, it’s a crucial moment to reflect on our collective commitment to building a better, violence-free world. While this
October 20, 2023
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Advocacy
Recognizing Disparities in Responding to Violence: A Call to Action
In the face of alarming statistics on domestic violence, we are compelled to address a disheartening truth: not all violence is acknowledged or responded to
October 18, 2023
Advocacy
Alberta’s Call to Action: The Week Without Violence Begins
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
October 16, 2023
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
Stronger Together: Alberta YWCA Advocacy Work Through the Pandemic
The YWCA began its mission to be a powerful voice for women in Alberta more than a century ago. Today, we remain at the forefront
November 30, 2021
Affordable, quality child care for Alberta families
https://www.ywcaofedmonton.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Childcare-Square.mp4 On behalf of YWCA Edmonton, I want to thank the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta for reaching this long-awaited transformative and historic
November 15, 2021
Advocacy
International Women’s Day 2019: #BalanceforBetter
International Women’s Day is Friday, March 8. This year’s theme of #BalanceforBetter is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world. Each year, we
March 1, 2019
International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day! Honour the women in your life and celebrate the day at an event in Edmonton.
February 26, 2018
Advocacy
Our hearts are with the people of Quebec City
The events of this past weekend and the terror attack at the Islamic Centre in Quebec City yesterday remind us all that the rights of
January 30, 2017
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